If I make it to that golden gate, past the hurt and heavy years
Would you still be waitin' for me, smilin' through my tears?
If I called your name in heaven, would you turn around and see
The broken man I've become down here, wishin' you were next to me?

I try to keep on livin', but the nights are cold and long
And every sunset's missin' something gone
Would you still know me there? Would your arms be open wide?
Would we laugh like we used to do before that long goodbye?

I'm holdin' on to memories, but they fade like southern skies
If heaven has a porch light on, I'll find you by and by
I talk to stars some nights alone, where your voice used to be
I wear your shadow like a coat, still fits too painfully

There's love in every mile I walk, but it don't feel the same
'Cause the one I'd give my world to hold is only left in name
And I know they say there's peace up there
But I'd trade it just to see you here

Would you still know me there? Would your arms be open wide?
Would we dance beneath the haloed Moon like back in better times?
I'm holdin' on to memories, but they flicker then they die
If heaven has a porch light on, I'll find you by and by

No, it won't be the same up above
But maybe love still finds its way to love
Would you still know me there? Would you smile and take my hand?
Would the years just fall away like footprints in the sand?

I'll carry this hurt like a prayer through the air
Till I see you there
Would you still know me there?