Oh, I said once I was satisfied in life, basement to dwell I didn't know I was just a prisoner in a cell Oh yes, but now you know I'm dwelling On the first floor of God's love I'm just here temporarily Oh, I soon shall move above In my Father's house of glory I'll set my chart all prepared Built by Jesus, a lonely carpenter From Galilee Oh yes, oh someday He will carry me, take me up from My children's care To me loved ones who'll be waiting Oh my God, a room upstairs I'm going to move, what you say boys I'm going to move on, going to move upstairs I'm going to move in my room upstairs Oh, that is why I'm so happy In spite of all my trials I'm getting ready, I'm getting ready I'm getting ready, I'm getting ready In the morning, I'm getting ready Oh, in the evening, I'm getting ready At midnight, I'm getting ready Oh, I'm falling, obeying my calling Every day and every hour Every week, every month I'm getting ready, child is in care I'm getting ready, setting a few tears I'm getting ready, I'm bearing my crosses I'm getting ready, supping a few losses I'm getting ready, oh lordy I'm getting ready, after a while It all feels right, oh after a while Fall down no more, oh after a while I won't be but a young single man Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah I'm getting ready Oh, to move, move upstairs