I was standing by the bedside of a neighbor
Who was bound to cross Jordan's swelling tide
And I asked him if he would do me a favor
And kindly take this message to the other side

If you see my Savior tell Him that you saw me
Ah and when you saw me I was on my way
When you reach that golden city think about me
But don't forget to tell the Savior what I said

Though you have to make the journey on without me
Oh that's a debt sooner or later must be paid
You may see some old friends who may ask about me
Oh tell them I am coming home some sweet day

I was standing by the bedside of a neighbor
Who was bound to cross Jordan's swelling tide
And I asked him if he would do me a favor
And kindly take this message to the other side
Won't you kindly take this message to the other side

I was standing yes I was standing
I was standing standing by a friend
Who was leaving to cross the Jordan
Where I wanna cross the Jordan in the end