Lyrics I Had a Real Good Mother and Father - Gillian Welch

I Had a Real Good Mother and Father

I had a real good mother and father
And they surely stood the test
And now they’re in bright glory
And are sleeping on the savior’s breast
They set a good example for me And they taught me how to pray
Now I truly converted
And walkin’on the narrow way
I know that if I can not meet them on high
Then how lonely I will be For what good is my journey
If I miss out on eternity
I had a real good mother and father
And they surely stood the test
And now they’re in bright glory
And are sleeping on the savior’s breast