Lyrics
I want to go to steel guitar heaven
I aspire to reach the ideal place for steel guitar enthusiasts.
That's the only resting place for me
Steel guitar heaven is the only suitable afterlife for the speaker.
I want to go to steel guitar Heaven
Reiteration of the desire to be in steel guitar heaven.
There's a lot of swinging cats I been wanting to see
Referring to the great steel guitar players the speaker wishes to meet.
Like Joaquin Murphy and Jimmy Day
Naming specific steel guitar players like Joaquin Murphy and Jimmy Day.
Shake hands with Speedy and shout hooray
Expressing excitement about meeting notable figures in steel guitar playing.
That's steel guitar heaven to me
Describing the joy and fulfillment of being in steel guitar heaven.
I heard about steel guitar heaven
Awareness of the existence of steel guitar heaven.
I'm going when I die
Expressing the intention to go to steel guitar heaven after death.
I heard Paul Bixby's been waiting
Mentioning Paul Bixby and his innovations waiting to be explored in heaven.
He's got something new that he wants me to try
Highlighting a unique feature of Paul Bixby's creation with a humorous touch.
Lt turns itself on and tells you a joke
Humorous depiction of Paul Bixby's creation with personification.
Lights you a drink and pours you a smoke
Continuing the humorous portrayal of Paul Bixby's invention.
Paul I don't think it's ready!
Expressing skepticism about the readiness of Paul Bixby's invention.
That's steel guitar heaven to me
Reiterating the joy and satisfaction of being in steel guitar heaven.
Well, folks, I think the good Lord must love steel players, He's made so many of them
Reflection on the abundance of steel players created by the Lord.
Matter of fact, He's still trying.
Humorous comment on the ongoing creation of steel players by the Lord.
But the good Lord knows that the steel player's life on Earth isn't often easy,
Acknowledging the challenges of a steel player's life on Earth.
So He's set aside a little corner of Heaven, custom made, just for you.
Describing a dedicated corner of heaven for steel players, emphasizing customization.
First thing you'll notice, there's always plenty of courteous free parking
Highlighting the heavenly perks like courteous parking for steel players.
And don't it just seem like that old triple-neck ain't near as heavy as it used to be?
Humorous remark about the perceived weightlessness of the triple-neck guitar in heaven.
Step inside, and you'll find the walls are covered in real knotty pine,
Emphasizing the aesthetic appeal of the interior with real knotty pine.
And just take a gander at all that luxurious hi-lo shag, continuous filament,
Describing the luxurious wall-to-wall carpeting in heaven.
Nylon-pile, wall-to-wall carpeting. Our Lord chose green-and-gold, my personal favourite.
Expressing personal preference for green-and-gold carpeting.
The tables and chairs are upholstered in genuine naugahyde, and here our Lord chose red, I think it's appropriate.
Detailing the upholstery choices in heaven, specifically red naugahyde.
There's always a lot of cowboy carrying on up on the bandstand, and you're bound to hear some old familiar voices calling, man, look who's here, come on up and sit on in. It's C6th day again.
Painting a lively picture of the bandstand in heaven with cowboy activities.
You can't get fired up in Heaven
Highlighting the job security and stability for steel players in heaven.
Your union card's all paid
Emphasizing the absence of termination concerns in heavenly employment.
There ain't no bosses up in heaven
Asserting the lack of authoritative figures in heaven for steel players.
I heard Spade Cooley didn't make the grade
Reference to Spade Cooley, a famous musician, not meeting the heavenly standard.
Everybody's got a Story up in Heaven
Noting that everyone in heaven has a unique story.
Some we all know well
Recognizing the familiarity of some heavenly stories.
All steel players go to Heaven
Stating that all steel players eventually end up in heaven, some after facing challenges.
Some just go through hell
Acknowledging that some steel players go through difficult experiences before reaching heaven.
But the Good Lord loves each and every one
Asserting the unconditional love of the Lord for every individual.
When your ragtime cowboy days are done
Referencing the end of earthly cowboy days and the transition to heavenly joy.
Come up to steel guitar Heaven with me
Inviting others to join in the experience of steel guitar heaven.
That's steel guitar Heaven to me.
Reiterating the personal satisfaction and joy found in steel guitar heaven.
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