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Verse 1:
G C G
Layin' up my treasures in that Home above
G Em A D
Trusting, fully trusting, in my Savior's love
G C
Doing what I can for Heaven's holy dove
G Em A D G
I'm getting ready to leave this world
Chorus:
G C G
I'm getting ready to leave this world
G Em A D
I'm getting ready for the gates of pearl
G Em
Keeping my records bright; watching both day and night
G Em A D G
I'm getting ready to leave this world
Verse 2:
G C G
Trusting in the riches of His saving grace
G Em A D
In each earthly trial, I His love can trace
G C
Sure that up in heaven I shall find a place
G Em A D G
I'm getting ready to leave this world
Chorus:
G C G
I'm getting ready to leave this world
G Em A D
I'm getting ready for the gates of pearl
G Em
Keeping my records bright; watching both day and night
G Em A D G
I'm getting ready to leave this world
Verse 3:
G C G
To prepare a mansion Jesus said "I'll go.
G Em A D
If it were not true I would have told you so."
G C
Just a little while to linger here below
G Em A D G
I'm getting ready to leave this world
Chorus:
G C G
I'm getting ready to leave this world
G Em A D
I'm getting ready for the gates of pearl
G Em
Keeping my records bright; watching both day and night
G Em A D G
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Last Updated: October 14, 2017