I woke up early this morning I was able to get out of bed Put on all of my garments I said thank you for my daily bread I had eyes to see, feet to walk I had a tongue and I began to talk I said thank you, thank you Lord It could have been the other way It could have been the other way It could have been the other way He woke me this morning with a touch of His love It could have been the other way You can visit the sick and the shut in Stop by the hospital too Ask the patients how do they feel This is what they'll say to you I could have been dead, sleeping in my grave God almighty made the enemy behave I said thank you, thank you Lord It could have been the other way