verse 1
C G7
I don't ask you Lord to lighten up my burden
C
I don't mind the trials on earth that I go through
F
Being down I want to prove that I am worthy
C G7 C
Of a little spot in Heaven close to you
verse 2
G7
Years ago my Mother taught me all your meaning
C
Of the hardship and the pain that you went through
F
Know you Lord that I am ready and I'm waiting
C G7 C C7
For a little spot in Heaven close to you
Refrain
F C
Precious Lord forget me not don't pass me by
G7 C C7
Though there must be others worthier than I
F C
If you can then Lord here's what I'll have you do
G7 C
Save a little spot in Heaven close to you
verse 3
G7
If my wish is more than I deserve forgive me
C
Up in Heaven any place would surely do
F
But I've done my best on earth that's why I'm asking
C G7 C
For a little spot in Heaven close to you
verse 4
G7
At the altar years ago we got acquainted
C
And as time went on the love in my heart grew
F
If it isn't asking too much Lord then save me
C G7 C
Just a little spot in Heaven close to you