Standin' by the Bedside

[Chorus]

I was standing by the bedside of a sister

Who was just about to cross that swelling tide

And I asked her if she would do me a favour

And kindly take this message to the other side

[Verse 1]

Well, if you see my Saviour tell him that you saw me

And when you saw me I was on my way

You may meet some boyfriends who may ask about me

You tell 'em I am a coming home someday

[Chorus]

I was standing by the bedside of a sister

Who was just about to cross that swelling tide

And I asked her if she would do me a favour

And kindly take this message to the other side

[Verse 2]

Well, you may have to make this journey on without me

Sooner or later, sooner or later it's a debt that must be paid

When you reach that goal that's when you'll think about me

But don't forget to tell my Saviour what I said

[Chorus]

I was standing by the bedside of a sister

Who was just about to cross that swelling tide

And I asked her if she would do me a favour

And kindly take this message to the other side

[Outro]

And kindly take this message to the other side

And kindly take this message to the other side