These days I been getting ready
I been thinking 'bout a city of gold
See my brother got one foot in the gutter
But I'm headed for that city of gold
Oh my sister if you're feeling heavy
Come and hand over your load
We all gonna make it together
Gonna see that city of gold

I been thinking 'bout heaven
Thinking 'bout heaven

There's an army of believers rising
We are headed for a city of gold
Gotta make the most of our time down here
But we're headed for a city of gold
Momma tell me what it's like up there
Where the streams of glory flow
Momma show me how to see it clear
I’m headed for a city of gold

I been thinking 'bout heaven
I been thinking 'bout heaven
My momma always told me to
Keep my eyes on heaven
So that's what I'm gonna do
I been thinking 'bout heaven

Yeah, I've got my treasure
In the place beyond the sky
This world I know is just a moment passing by
So in the valley
In the shadow of the night
I'll lift my eyes
And think about heaven

I been thinking 'bout heaven
No sorrow no pain
You'll wipe the tears away
Oh, father, I can't wait
Till I see you face to face
I'm keeping my eyes on heaven
Oh, on heaven

These days I been getting ready
I been thinking 'bout a city of gold
Are you with me
Come on hold on steady
'Cause we're headed for that city of gold