I was in the tavern on the bad side of town
When I saw this little guy crawling around
He was scrounging for nickels and singing up his soul

If you are going to heaven you need a little boat
One with a bucket to bail water
So that baby will float

If you are going to heaven you need a little weed
A crazy little bit of wild seed
We know the way is rocky
And we got to grow real fast
It is the wild side
That will last

If you are going to heaven it will not be a perfect ride
You will get caught up in all kinds of sins and pride
But you are willing you will make it if you try

If you are going to heaven you need a little boat
One with a bucket to bail water
So that baby will float

In moment of strength we all joined in
And the smile was of a saint
In the choir from with in

As I am bailing water out on the lake
I often think about that little flake

If you are going to heaven you need a little boat
One with a bucket to bail water
So that baby will float