I am going to a city Where the streets of gold are paved Where the tree of life is blooming And the roses never fade Here they bloom but for a season Soon their beauty is decay I am going to a city Where the roses never fade In this world we have our troubles Satan's snare we must evade We'll be free from all temptations Where the roses never fade Here they bloom but for a season Soon their beauty is decay I am going to a city Where the roses never fade Loved ones gone to be with Jesus In their robes of white parade Now are waiting for my company Where the roses never fade Here they bloom but for a season Soon their beauty is decay I am going to a city Where the roses never fade Here they bloom but for a season Soon their beauty is decay I am going to a city Where the roses never fade