lyrics and music: Mary Gardner and Dr. Thomas A. Dorsey

tune: KING’S HIGHWAY, 55 7 55 5 with refrain

as recorded by Alex Bradford

Walking up the Kings Highway (Highway to Heaven) – Key of C

Intro (like the first and last lines of the chorus)

Chorus (Choir) It’s a highway to heaven.

None can walk up there,

But the pure in heart.

It’s a highway to heaven.

I am walking up the king’s highway.

Chorus

Verse 1 (Lead solo) If you’re not walking, (Choir) Walk on!

‘Start while I’m talking. (Choir) Walk on!

(Choir) ‘Walking up the King’s highway, highway.

(Lead solo) There’s joy in knowing (Choir) Walk on!

With Him I’m going. (Choir) Walk on!

(Choir) ‘Walking up the King’s highway.

Chorus

Verse 2 (Lead solo) My way gets brighter; (Choir) Walk on!

My load gets lighter. (Choir) Walk on!

(Choir) ‘Walking up the King’s highway.

(Lead solo) Christ walks beside me; (Choir) Walk on!

His love to guide me. (Choir) Walk on!

(Choir) Walking up the King’s highway.

Special (Choir) It’s a highway, it’s a highway,

It’s a highway up to heaven.

None can walk up there

But the pure in heart.

It’s a highway, it’s a highway,

It’s a highway up to heaven.

Vamp (Lead) I’m walking. (Choir) ‘Walking up the King’s highway.

(Lead) I’m talking. (Choir) ‘Walking up the King’s highway.

(Lead) I’m singing. (Choir) ‘Walking up the King’s highway.

(Lead) I’m shouting. (Choir) ‘Walking up the King’s highway.

Tag (Choir) I am walking up the King’s highway.

Special

Vamp

Vamp

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