Each day I’ll do (men repeat) a golden deed; (repeat)
By helping those (repeat) who are in need; (repeat)
My life on earth (repeat) is but a span; (repeat)
And so I’ll do (repeat) the best I can! (Alto/Tenor: the best I can)
Bass: Life’s ev’ning sun (repeat)
is sinking low; (repeat)
A few more days (repeat) and I must go! (repeat)
Soprano/Alto: To meet the deeds (men repeat) that I have done; (repeat)
Where there will be (repeat)
All: no setting sun…▲ (Alto/Tenor: no setting sun)
To be a child (men repeat) of God each day; (repeat)
My life must shine (repeat) along the way; (repeat)
I’ll sing His praise (repeat) while ages roll; (repeat)
And strive to help (repeat) some troubled soul! (A/T: some troubled soul)
Bass: Life’s ev’ning sun (repeat)
is sinking low; (repeat)
A few more days (repeat) and I must go! (repeat)
Soprano/Alto: To meet the deeds (men repeat) that I have done; (repeat)
Where there will be (repeat)
All: no setting sun…▲ (Alto/Tenor: no setting sun)
The only life (men repeat) that will endure; (repeat)
Is one that’s kind (repeat) and good and pure; (repeat)
And so for God (repeat) I’ll take my stand; (repeat)
Each day I’ll lend (repeat) a helping hand! (A/T: a helping hand)
Bass: Life’s ev’ning sun (repeat)
is sinking low; (repeat)
A few more days (repeat) and I must go! (repeat)
Soprano/Alto: To meet the deeds (men repeat) that I have done; (repeat)
Where there will be (repeat)
All: no setting sun…▲ (Alto/Tenor: no setting sun)
While going down (men repeat)
life’s weary road; (repeat)
I’ll try to lift (repeat) some trav’ler’s load; (repeat)
I’ll try to turn (repeat) the night to day; (repeat)
Make flowers bloom (repeat) along the way! (A/T: the lonely way)
Bass: Life’s ev’ning sun (repeat)
is sinking low; (repeat)
A few more days (repeat) and I must go! (repeat)
Soprano/Alto: To meet the deeds (men repeat) that I have done; (repeat)
Where there will be (repeat)
All: no setting sun…▲ (Alto/Tenor: no setting sun)