Chorus: Standing by the river, Gazing cross the raging tide Standing by the river, trying to get a glimpse of whats over on the other side, other side.
Verse: Standing on the banks of the river Looking beyond, looking beyond (The river, Ooh) Standing on the banks of the river Looking for a home, Looking for a home (To Heaven, Ahh) Just to get a glimpse of my Jesus And that home up there on high Looking for the light of my Savior Up in the sky
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse: Standing there waiting for the boat man Ready to go, ready to go (To heaven , Ooh) Standing there waiting for the boatman On that shore, On that shore (Of Jordan, Ahh) Just to get a glimpse of that city And behold my Savior there Then I"ll know forever I'll be In my Saviors care.
Bridge: Well I was standing on the banks When I saw that ol ship take my momma home I was standing on the banks when daddy Crossed the river and left me all alone Now I'm standing on the banks Just waiting for my ride to heavens golden shore And I'm, trying to get a glimpse of what's over on the other side