Paths of Paradise

Paths of Paradise - Johnnie Ray

Last night I dreamed

I walked along the paths of paradise

And only God could tell you

What I've seen

But when I woke my heart was sad

For then I realized

The paradise for me

Was still a dream

But now I know that I'm the one

Who journeys there to rest

And every man must find

His way alone

But if a man can prove his try

To do his very best

The line of life

Will lead the stranger home

So when temptation blinds my eyes

Lord I need to know

Send down the winds to beat me

Come and tell me I must go

So when at last these days of life

Are numbered few for me

And fear and pain

As she left from my eyes

I'll bow my head and say a prayer

Wherever I may be

To walk again

The paths of paradise