Wicked Path Of Sin

The Stanley Brothers

Written by Bill Monroe

Key of G · Chords: I IV V

Verse 1

G
In this awful world of sorrow
D7
In this wicked path of sin
G
Never thinking of tomorrow
D7                       G
Nor what I'd lose in the end

Verse 2

C                           G
Oh I can hear the joy bells ringing
D7
Where my friends and loved ones wait
C                        G
Oh I can hear the angels singing
D7                     G
Just inside the pearly gates

Verse 3

I can hear my Savior calling
D7
Won't you come unto me
G
Wash away your sins forever
D7                 G
And you shall rest eternally

Verse 2

C                           G
Oh I can hear the joy bells ringing
D7
Where my friends and loved ones wait
C                        G
Oh I can hear the angels singing
D7                     G
Just inside the pearly gates

Verse 4

Now I'm safe with my Jesus
D7
He will guide me on my way
G
I will sing His praise forever
D7                              G
We'll meet in Heaven some sweet day

Verse 2

C                           G
Oh I can hear the joy bells ringing
D7
Where my friends and loved ones wait
C                        G
Oh I can hear the angels singing
D7                     G
Just inside the pearly gates