Old Joe Lumpkin
is tired and ready to go
old Joe Lumpkin knows his way
and has been around
Old Joe Lumpkin
is ready to quit the show

Young Joe Lumpkin
was as hard as men are made
young Joe Lumpkin never knew
what his conscience was for
Young Joe Lumpkin
had never even prayed

Old Joe Lumpkin
remembers the hooligan years
old Joe Lumpkin killed and stole
and left his beloved
old Joe Lumpkin
is suddenly shaking with fears

Young Joe Lumpkin
was hardened by life and loss
young Joe Lumpkin buried his ma
and cursed at the Lord
young Joe Lumpkin
hated and spat on the cross

Old Joe Lumpkin
has seconds left to live
old Joe Lumpkin lifts his hands
and says he's sorry
old Joe Lumpkin dies
hoping the lord will forgive

Young Joe Lumpkin
sets sails on a far-off ocean
young Joe Lumpkin gazes
and looks at the captain
young Joe Lumpkin
as the wind sets the ship in motion

Old Joe Lumpkin
lies cold and grey in his bed
old Joe Lumpkin wears a smile
as his coffin is covered
old Joe Lumpkin
looks at a heavenly coast ahead