Iris Dement The Shores Of Jordan lyrics

Well, I looked up into heaven, I thought I`d solve life`s mysteries.

I observed the constellations for a clue to my destiny.

But the rhyme of life confounds me, things will be as things will be.

So I`ll just dance the shores of Jordan `til the angels carry me.



I`m gonna let my feet go dancing to my very favourite songs,

`Cause I know my time for leaving is bound to come before too long.

And there ain`t no way of me knowing how tomorrow`s gonna be,

So I just dance the shores of Jordan `til the angels carry me.



And I traveled to a prison; I saw my share of shattered dreams.

Were the tables slightly tilted? I could be bound, they could be free.

But I believe no tear goes wasted, and so I fell there on my knees,

Vowed I`d dance the shores of Jordan `til the angels carried me.



I`m gonna let my feet go dancing to my very favourite songs,

`Cause I know my time for leaving is bound to come `fore too long.

And there ain`t no way of me knowing how tomorrow`s gonna be,

So I just dance the shores of Jordan `til the angels carry me.



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An` I saw a weary traveller heading down a dusty road.

And I said "Friend, please may I help you, it seems you haul a heavy load."

But he said: "Though my burden`s heavy, in my heart I`m travelling light,

"So I can cross old river Jordan when I`m called to the other side."



I`m gonna let my feet go dancing to my very favourite songs,

`Cause I know my time for leaving is bound to come before too long.

Oh , and there ain`t no way of me knowing how tomorrow`s gonna be,

So I just dance the shores of Jordan `til the angels carry me.



I just dance the shores of Jordan `til the angels carry me.

I know they`ll carry me.