St. Peter at the Golden Gate br Explained, for me it’s much too late br That Heaven’s gate, without a doubt br Was built right there to keep me out br br It’s common knowledge, I’m no Saint br But a real bad guy, I surely ain’t br Heaven knows, I’ve done some wrong br But it doesn’t mean I don’t belong br br I know I’m not the most devout br But pray, St. Peter, don’t fence me out br I promise I won’t cause chagrin br To those in Heaven, all fenced in br br I’ll run a casino for all to enjoy br I’ll run it as pure as an altar boy br And dear St. Peter, I give you this pledge br At Heaven’s casino, I’ll give you an edge br br So you see, St. Peter, Heaven can’t wait br What’s needed in Heaven, is me, your soul mate br Do what you can to unlock the key br So together we’ll be, St.