Mama Cass has dropped some weight And Charlie Parker's clean Django's fingers have both gone straight And they've got driving lessons for James Dean Jimi's playing faster Sometimes we jam all day And old Abe Lincoln is a happy boy 'Cause he finally got to see the end of the play It's a great life here in heaven It's better than the Bible said It's a great life here in heaven It's a great life when you're dead There ain't no egos anywhere And no one talks showbiz And Gabriel, he's got a great big smile He's taking lessons from Miles and Diz Bing Crosby's on the green in one And he's singing when he putts And Elvis really likes to visit earth Just to drive you people nuts It's a great life here in heaven It's better than the Bible said It's a great life here in heaven It's a great life when you're dead And me, I couldn't be happier The service here is fine They've got dinner ready at half-past nine And I'm going steady with Patsy Cline And just last night in the barroom I bought Robert Johnson a beer Yeah, I know, everybody's always Surprised to find him here It's a great life here in heaven It's better than the Bible said It's a great life here in heaven It's a great life when you're dead It's a great life here in heaven It's better than the Bible said It's a great life here in heaven It's a great life when you're dead