John Mellencamp - Mansions In Heaven lyrics

The old paper mill stinks up the beaches As I walk along the ocean shore I'm just a plain man, thoughts full of creases Haven't accomplished much, but I dream of more Mansions in heaven, I see myself walking with the King The angels are descending to wrap me up in red velveteen I don't control much of my home life I'm not an old man but I'm not young anymore Haven't kept in contact with any of my good friends So I live with strangers and sleep on another man's floor Mansions in heaven, I see myself walking with the King The angels are descending to wrap me up in red velveteen As I pack my suit bag 'cause soon I'll be leaving Going back to the earth which is where I come from Withstood the heartache Kept on believing It ain't winning or losing Just the singing of the song Mansions in heaven, I see myself walking with the King Mansions in heaven The old paper mill stinks up the beaches As I walk along the ocean shore