I looked up into heaven thought I'd solve life's mysteries

I observed the constellations for a clue to my destiny

But the rhyme of life confounds me, things will be as they will be

So I'll just dance the shores of Jordan 'til the angels carry me

Gonna let my feet go dancing to my very favorite song

'Cause I know my time for leaving is bound to come before too long

And there ain't no way of me knowing how tomorrow's gonna be

So I'll just dance the shores of Jordan 'til the angels carry me

I traveled to a prison saw my share of shattered dreams

Were the tables slightly tilted, I could be bound, they could be free

But I believe no tear goes wasted and so I fell there on my knees

Vowed I'd dance the shores of Jordan 'til the angels carried me

I'm gonna let my feet go dancing to my very favorite songs

'Cause I know my time for leaving is bound to come before too long

Now there ain't no way of me knowing how tomorrow's gonna be

So I'll just dance the shores of Jordan 'til the angels carry me

I saw a weary traveller heading down a dusty road

And I said, "Friend, may I help you, seems you haul a heavy load"

But he said, "Though my burden's heavy, in my heart I'm travelling light

So I can cross old river Jordan when I'm called to the other side"

I'm gonna let my feet go dancing to my very favorite songs

'Cause I know my time for leaving is bound to come before too long

Ain't no way of me knowing how tomorrow's gonna be

So I'll just dance the shores of Jordan 'til the angels carry me

I'll just dance the shores of Jordan 'til the angels carry me, carry me