Old gospel ship    (intro)

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I'm going to take a trip in that old gospel ship,

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I'm going far beyond the sky.

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I'm gonna shout and sing until Heaven rings,

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when bid this world goodbye.

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1. I have good news to bring, and that is why I sing,

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all my joys with you I'll share.

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I'm going to take a trip in that old gospel ship,

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and go sailing through the air. + CHORUS

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2. I can scarcely wait, I know I won't be late,

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I'll spend my time in prayer.

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And when the ship comes in, I'll leave this world of sin,

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and go sailing through the air. + CHORUS

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3. If you are ashamed of me, you ought not to be,

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yes, you'd better have a care.

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If too much fault you find, you will sure be left behind,

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while I'm sailing through the air,

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when I bid this world goodbye.

(orig. = capo 2nd) (The Carter Family)