"Heaven" lyrics

A candle burns next to the bed
White curtains pulled back with lace
His slippers slowly shuffle up the stairs
Dry toast, a cup of tea, China plates from Italy
Every step in her direction is a prayer

And he'll be alright, 'cause he believes, he believes in heaven
He'll be alright, 'cause he believes, he believes in heaven

An old robe on a rocking chair
Morning light on silver hair
He takes the hand he knows better than his own
From wedding dress to walking cane, through it all his love remains
She is the only home he's ever known

And he'll be alright, 'cause he believes, he believes in heaven
And he'll be alright, 'cause he believes, he believes in heaven

She no longer feels the pain
She moves her lips to say his name
Silent angels circle 'round her bed
A lifetime, a flash of light
A thin veil to the other side
She's ready now, and she is not afraid

And he'll be alright, 'cause he believes, he believes in heaven
He'll be alright, he believes, he believes in heaven

Morning comes, church bells ring
Snow melts and tulips spring
His slippers slowly shuffle up the stairs

He's gonna be alright, 'cause he believes, he believes in heaven
He's gonna be alright, 'cause he believes, he believes in heaven