In this awful world of sorrow
In this wicked path of sin
Never thinking of tomorrow
Or what I'd lose in the endOh, I can hear the joy bells ringing
Where my friends and loved ones wait
I can hear the angels singing
Just inside the pearly gatesI can hear my Savior calling
"Won't you come unto Me
Wash away your sins forever
You shall rest eternally"Oh, I can hear the joy bells ringing
Where my friends and loved ones wait
I can hear the angels singing
Just inside the pearly gatesNow I'm safe with my Jesus
He will guide me on my way
I will sing His praise forever
We'll meet in heaven some sweet dayOh, I can hear the joy bells ringing
Where my friends and loved ones wait
I can hear the angels singing
Just inside the pearly gatesOh, I can hear the joy bells ringing
Where my friends and loved ones wait
I can hear the angels singing
Just inside the pearly gatesThe pearly gates
The pearly gates
The pearly gates