[Verse 1]
I have good news to bring
And that is why I sing
All my joys with you, I will share
Well, I'm gonna take a trip
On the old gospel ship
And go sailing through the air

[Chorus]
Well, I'm gonna take a trip
In the good old gospel ship
I am going far beyond the sky
Well, I'm gonna shout and sing
Until heavens ring
As I'm bidding this world goodbye

[Verse 2]
Oh, I can scarcely wait
And I know I'll not be late
For I spend my time in prayer
And when my ship comes in
I will leave this world of sin
And go sailing through the air

[Chorus]
Oh, I'm gonna take a trip
On the good old gospel ship
I am going far beyond the sky
Well, I'm gonna shout and sing
Until heaven's ring
As I'm bidding this world goodbye
[Verse 3]
If you are ashamed of me
You've got no cause to be
For we've got an [?]
And if too much fault you find
You'll sure be left behind
I'll go sailing through the air

[Chorus]
Well, I'm gonna take a trip
On the good old gospel ship
I am going far beyond the sky
Well, I'm gonna shout and sing
Until the heavens ring
As I'm bidding this world goodbye
As I'm bidding this world goodbye