Verse 1:
Oh, John, oh John, oh what did you say
Walking in Jerusalem, just like John
I'll meet you there on the crowning day
Walking in Jerusalem, just like John
Chorus:
I want to be ready
I want to be ready
I want to be ready, Lord
Walking in Jerusalem, just like John
Verse 2:
Oh, some comes crippled and some come lame
Walking in Jerusalem, just like John
Some comes walking in Jesus' name
Walking in Jerusalem, just like John
Repeat Chorus
Verse 3:
Well if you get there before I do
Walking in Jerusalem, just like John
Tell all my friends that I'm a commin' too
Walking in Jerusalem, just like John
Repeat Chorus
Verse 4:
Well he'll carry your load upon shoulder
Walking in Jerusalem just like John
I'll meet you there at the first cross over.
Walking in Jerusalem just like John
Repeat Chorus