When I die and they lay me to rest Gonna go to the place that's best When they lay me down to die Goin' up to the spirit in the sky Goin' up to the spirit in the sky (spirit in the sky ) That's where I'm gonna go when I die (when I die ) When I die and they lay me to rest I'm gonna go to the place that's the best Prepare yourself, you know it's a must Gotta have a friend in Jesus