1. I know a man rich as a king
Still he won't give his neighbors a thing
If he gets to heaven someday, I guess
He'll be surprised if he only gets --
CHORUS:
A rusty old halo, skinny white cloud
Second-hand wings full of patches.
Rusty old halo, skinny white cloud,
A robe so wooly that it scratches.
2. Some people that have big shiny cars,
Swimming pools, fur coats, and diamonds in jars
Real silver gates, real golden doors.
They get to heaven and trade them all for --
CHORUS:
3. While you're on earth you should shine like a star
Brighten up the corner wherever you are.
Doing each day the best you can do
That way you're sure they'll never hand you --
CHORUS:
Still he won't give his neighbors a thing
If he gets to heaven someday, I guess
He'll be surprised if he only gets --
CHORUS:
A rusty old halo, skinny white cloud
Second-hand wings full of patches.
Rusty old halo, skinny white cloud,
A robe so wooly that it scratches.
2. Some people that have big shiny cars,
Swimming pools, fur coats, and diamonds in jars
Real silver gates, real golden doors.
They get to heaven and trade them all for --
CHORUS:
3. While you're on earth you should shine like a star
Brighten up the corner wherever you are.
Doing each day the best you can do
That way you're sure they'll never hand you --
CHORUS: