IF I GET TO HEAVEN

If I get to heaven, I'll walk down every street

If they're speaking English, I'll tell everyone I meet

All about California; how nice it is back home

If I make it back alive, I'll call them on the phone

And wish them well

Now there's lots of hopeful people hanging on a wire

While angry men with microphones are preaching to the choir

They're talking about family values; talking about hate and hell;

Talking about salvation and I hope it turns out well

But if I accidentally get sent to heaven

And it's the heaven they've been selling on TV

I'll walk up to Jesus' gate;

Ask him what's with all this hate

And where are all my good friends supposed to be;

And what the hell are we doing here, you and me

One of my first memories is a church in San Diego

A building filled with mystery and places to hide

I'd climb up to the tower; spy on all my friends;

Hear the congregation sing with pride

But if I get sent to heaven

And it's the heaven they've been selling on TV

I'll walk up to Jesus' gate;

Ask him what's with all this hate

And where are all my friends supposed to be;

And what the hell are we doing here, you and me

If I get to heaven, I'll walk down every street

If they're speaking English, I'll tell everyone I meet

That I wish them well