Chorus: G They're holding up the ladder that I'm climbing on D7 C G I'm climbing up the ladder and I'm going home At the top of the ladder O what joy there shall be D7 C G And the angels are holding up this ladder for me Verse 1: As I climb this gospel ladder always heeding every sign D7 C G I know my Savior's with me and He's teaching me to climb Every day that I'm climbing there's a battle for me D7 C G Every step on this ladder is another victory
Chorus: G They're holding up the ladder that I'm climbing on D7 C G I'm climbing up the ladder and I'm going home At the top of the ladder O what joy there shall be D7 C G And the angels are holding up this ladder for me Verse 2: There's a mansion being built for me somewhere in Gloryland D7 C G And this ladder that I'm climbing is a part of His plan I can hear the angels beckoning and the climbing don't stop D7 C G There's a crown of life awaiting for you when you reach the top Chorus: G They're holding up the ladder that I'm climbing on D7 C G I'm climbing up the ladder and I'm going home At the top of the ladder O what joy there shall be D7 C G And the angels are holding up this ladder for me Verse 3: Come on you Christian Soldiers show the world your light can shine D7 C G Get on this gospel ladder and don't be afraid to climb Can't you hear the angels cheering soon the battle will be o'er D7 C G And we'll celebrate the victory when we reach that other shore Chorus: G They're holding up the ladder that I'm climbing on D7 C G I'm climbing up the ladder and I'm going home At the top of the ladder O what joy there shall be D7 C G And the angels are holding up this ladder for me G They're holding up the ladder that I'm climbing on D7 C G I'm climbing up the ladder and I'm going home At the top of the ladder O what joy there shall be D7 C G