Intro: (moderately) E, F#m, A, E
Verse 1:
B E
Mama always reminds me that we?re only passing through
B E
The treasures of this world are not for us to hold onto
A E
She says the way we?re headed will take us where we?re bound
F#m A B
And we cannot lay our journey down
E B
Because all God?s children need traveling shoes
F#m A B
To walk the road that?s narrow but it?s true
E B
We can?t stop here we?re just passing through
F#m A
That?s why all God?s children need
B E
Traveling shoes
Verse 2:
Bags are packed and waiting and I?m headed for the door
The train is at the station, got my ticket and I?ll board
The brake-man swings his lantern lit with never-ending love
And mama I can?t thank you near enough
Chorus
Bridge: F#m, A, E, B, E
Chorus