Lyrics Gillian Welch

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 are 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 walking on the narrow way

I know that if I cannot 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