All you preachers Who delight in panning the dancing teachers, Let me tell you there are a lot of features Of the dance that carry you through The gates of Hea-ven. It's madness To be always sitting around in sadness, When you could be learning the steps of gladness. You'll be happy when you can do Just six or seven; Begin to day! You'll find it nice, The quickest way to paradise. When you practise, Here's the thing to know, Simply say as you go... Chorus I'll build a stairway to Paradise With a new step ev'ry day ! I'm gonna get there at any price; Stand aside, I'm on my way ! I've got theblues And up above it's so fair. Shoes ! Go on and carry me there ! I'll build a stairway toParadise With a new step ev'ry day.