[Verse 1]
In this awful world of sorrow
In this wicked path of sin
Never thinkin' of tomorrow
Or what I lose in the end
[Chorus]
Oh, I can hear (oh, I can hear)
The joy bells ringin' (the joy bells ringin')
Where my friends (where my friends) and loved ones wait
I can hear (I can hear)
The angels singin' (the angels singin')
Just inside (just inside) the pearly gates
[Verse 2]
I can hear my savior callin'
Won't you come unto me?
Wash away your sins forever
You shall rest eternally
[Chorus]
Oh, I can hear (oh, I can hear)
The joy bells ringin' (the joy bells ringin')
Where my friends (where my friends) and loved ones wait
I can hear (I can hear)
The angels singin' (the angels singin')
Just inside (just inside) the pearly gates
[Verse 3]
Now I'm safe with my Jesus
He will guide me on my way
I will sing His praise forever
We'll meet in Heaven some sweet day
[Chorus]
Oh, I can hear (oh, I can hear)
The joy bells ringin' (the joy bells ringin')
Where my friends (where my friends) and loved ones wait
I can hear (I can hear)
The angels singin' (the angels singin')
Just inside (just inside) the pearly gates
[Chorus]
Oh, I can hear (oh, I can hear)
The joy bells ringin' (the joy bells ringin')
Where my friends (where my friends) and loved ones wait
I can hear (I can hear)
The angels singin' (the angels singin')
Just inside (just inside) the pearly gates
(The pearly gates, the pearly gates, those pearly gates)