I'm tryin' to travel the pathway straight
Each day brings me closer to the beautiful place
I lay down my burden and save up my crown
Forever to live in my beautiful home
I've no longing, I'm homesick and old
To live without heartache, no sorrow, no woe
There's nothing but trouble in this world at all
I'm homesick forever, I'm longing to go
I see my Savior who saved me from sin
And I hear His well-doings as He welcomes me in
Oh, I want to see my mother, she's been gone so long
She said she'd be waiting, just to welcome me home
I've no longing, I'm homesick and old
To live without heartache, no sorrow, no woe
There's nothing but trouble in this world at all
I'm homesick forever, I'm longing to go
When I prayed my last prayer, I sung my last song
And in death anxious whispers, times of old haunt
Well, goodbye to friends I've met on my way
But I'll see them again on a homecoming day
I've no longing, I'm homesick and old
To live without heartache, no sorrow, no woe
There's nothing but trouble in this world at all
I'm homesick for heaven, I'm longing to go