Mama always reminds me that we're only passin' through
The treasures of this world are not for us to hold on to
She says, the way we're headed will take us where we're bound
And we can not lay are journey downBecause all God's children need travelin' shoes
To walk the road that's narrow, but it's true
We can't stop here, we're just passin' through
That's why all God's children need travelin' shoesMy bags are pack and waiting and I'm headed for the door
The train is at the station, got my ticket and I'll board
The brakeman swings his lantern, lit with never ending love
And mama I can't thank you near enoughBecause all God's children need travelin' shoes
To walk the road that's narrow but it's true
We can't stop here, we're just passin' through
That's why all God's children need travelin' shoes