First Day in Heaven

Oh, it's a great, great morning

That first day in heaven

When you're strolling

Down the golden avenue

(Yee-haw!)



There are mansions left and right

And you're thrilled with every sight

And the saints are

Always smiling, saying,

"How do you do?"



Oh, it's a great, great morning

That first day in heaven

When you realize

Your worrying days are through



You'll be glad you were not idle

Took time to read your Bible

It's a great, great morning for you

(And you, and you)



I had a dream

I must confess

I hated to awake

He dreamt he was an angel

At the great and pearly gates

St. Peter said,

"Well, hello there

Where have you been?

We've got your mansion ready

So come on in!"



So he rang for an angel

To act as his guide

Spread his wings a time or two...

...and learned how to fly...



(That's a... that's a bass)



Oh, it's a... great, great morning

That first day in heaven

When you're strolling

Down the golden avenue



There are mansions left and right

And you're thrilled with every sight

And the saints are

Always smiling, saying,

"How do you do?"



Oh, it's a great, great morning

That first day in heaven

When you realize

Your worrying days are through



You'll be glad you were not idle

Took time to read your Bible

It's a great, great morning

A great, great morning

What a happy day!