—Bill Monroe
Oh my brother take this warning
Don't let old Satan take your hand
You'll be lost in sin forever
You'll never reach the promised land
Chorus:
The old cross road now is waiting
Which one are you going to take
One leads down to destruction
The other to the pearly gate
One road leads up to heaven
The other goes down below
Jesus our savior will protect you
He'll guide you by the old cross road
Soon your life will be over
You'll have to face the old cross road
Will you be ready then my brother
To shun the one goes down below
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