Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Sun’s getting low on the hillside
Shadow’s stretching ‘cross my floor
I hear Mama’s old song in the distance
Like she’s standing at my door
My hands are tired from the working
My knees know every prayer
And in the quiet of this evening
I feel a tremble in the air

[Chorus]
Angels coming to take me away
I can hear them singing my name
Wings like a river rolling
Peace like a pouring rain
Don’t you cry when I fly someday
I’ll be home at the break of day
Angels
Sweet angels
Coming to take me away

[Verse 2]
I see Daddy’s hat on the table
Bible open
Pages worn
Every tear and every heartache
Got me ready for this morn
I ain’t afraid of that crossing
I know who’s waiting on the shore
I hear footsteps soft on the staircase
Like they’ve walked this road before

[Chorus]
Angels coming to take me away
I can hear them singing my name
Wings like a river rolling
Peace like a pouring rain
Don’t you cry when I fly someday
I’ll be home at the break of day
Angels
Sweet angels
Coming to take me away

[Bridge]
If I close my eyes and listen (mmm)
I can almost see that light
Every hurt just falls and fades
Every wrong turns right
So take my hand
Dear Jesus
When I feel my body sway
Let those angels round my bedside
Guide my soul away

[Chorus]
Angels coming to take me away
I can hear them singing my name
Wings like a river rolling
Peace like a pouring rain
Don’t you cry when I fly someday
I’ll be home at the break of day
Angels
Sweet angels
Coming to take me away