I've never been to heaven, not the one on high

But I have been to heaven just the same

Taken by an angel off to paradise

In her arms she carried me away

Well I may never see it but I know that it's real

I've never been to heaven but I know how it feels

BANJO-FIDDLE

And I've never been a gambler but I lost it all

The moment that she turned and walked away

Taking foolish chances with my baby's love

A loser at my own two-timing game

I know it was a long shot still I spun the wheel

I've never been a gambler but I know how it feels

MANDO-GUITAR

And I've never been to prison, behind them cold gray walls

But I am a prisoner just the same

Longing for my freedom I hear the highway call

But I'm held here by her memories ball and chain

Well I may not be locked up behind concrete and steel

I've never been in prison but I know how it feels

No I may not be locked up behind concrete and steel

I've never been in prison but I know how it feels