Left the house running late going to church
Had to stop by the store first
Forgot my keys and list for the store
As I shut the back door

Went to the front door to get in
Tried to open it with a safety pin
And I let out a great big roar
Knowing I locked the back door

chorus
One day I’m going to walk up them golden stairs
All the tears n’ cares won’t be there
Heaven is a place worth waiting for
No no no can’t use the back door

Finally got to the church down town
People standing all around
Going to the front door was a chore
Knowing I can’t enter the back door

Got home went for a walk at night
Lights were out just the star light
When I get to Heaven walk on the shore
No way to use the back door

chorus
One day I’m going to walk up them golden stairs
All the tears n’ cares won’t be there
Heaven is a place worth waiting for
No no no can’t use the back door