E A E
Oh don't you know that Jesus died
B7
To wash your sins away
E A E
So please heed His call, in sin don't fall
B7 E
We're getting closer to the grave each day
A E
We're getting closer to the grave each day
B7
Mortal man won't you stop now and pray
E A E
Leave the road of sin alone, let Jesus lead you home
B7 E
We're getting closer to the grave each day
(VERSE)
A E
They nailed His hands, they pierced His sides
B7
On His head the thorns did lay
E A E
Be prepared to go, one thing we know
B7 E
We're getting closer to the grave each day
A E
On the judgement day, when the book is read
B7
There'll be no use to pray
A E
So each day you live, love and forgive
B7 E
We're getting closer to the grave each day