Angel Wings

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Driving down the highway one fine day Foot a little heavy on the gas I paid no mind to the yellow line When I pulled out to pass Then when I got to the top of the hill Well Lordy, what did I see? It was a trailer truck with a semi-driver And he's a-headin' right straight for me [Chorus] And I thought I heard the flutter of angel wings Coming forward to carry me home Thought I heard the sound of heavenly strings Coming forward, sing me home Lord, you are a friend of mine Don't cut me down while I'm in my prime I'd rather take my own sweet time Before the flutter of the angel wings [Verse 2] Down at the pool hall, line up an 8-ball With some friends of mine When this torpedo went from Toledo Said "Wanna shoot a game of nine?" Blocked out him, tried to move the cue And I said: you could get hurt Then he whipped out a razor and cut off my tie And two buttons off my shirt [Chorus] And I thought I heard the flutter of angel wings Coming forward to carry me home Thought I heard the sound of heavenly strings Coming forward, sing me home Lord, you are a friend of mine Don't cut me down while I'm in my prime I'd rather wait for another time For the flutter of the angel wings [Verse 3] Well, you just can't beat that old Grim Reaper But I'd sure like to try But those I know that left this world Not one got out alive I'd like to pass through the pearly gates But I am just a little bit shy Yes, I sure do wanna see heaven But I sure as hell don't wanna die [Chorus] 'Cause I don't need the flutter of angel wings Coming forward to carry me home I don't need the sound of the heavenly strings Coming forward, to sing me home Lord, you're still a good friend of mine Don't cut me down while I'm in my prime I'd rather take my own sweet time Before the flutter of the angel wings [Outro] Flutter of the angel wings Until the road is called up yonder I'd rather just wait right here