Mama always reminds me that we're only passin' through The treasures of this world are not for us to hold on to She says the way we're headed Will take us where we're bound And we can not lay are journey down Chorus Because all god's children need travelin' shoes To walk the road that's narrow but it's true We can't stop here we're just passin' through That's why all god's children need travelin' shoes My bags are pack and waiting and I'm headed for the door The train Is at the station, got my ticket and I'll board The brakeman swings his lantern Lit with never ending love And mama I can't thank you near enough Chorus repeats twice We can't stop here we're just passin' through That's why all god's children need travelin' shoes