When that architect comes to Jordan will he cross?
When that architect comes to Jordan will he cross?
When that chariot swings down low
Will that architect get to go?
When that architect comes to Jordan will he cross?

When that architect comes to Jordan will he cross?
Will that checkin’ up Angel throw him for a loss?
When that checkin’ up Angel sees
That he’s been cuttin’ his fees
When that architect comes to Jordan will he cross?

Will that architect get to climb the Golden Stair?
Will he get to see old Saint Peter standing there?
When he says that he’s A.I.A.
Will Saint Peter say “You don’t say!”
When that architect gets to Jordan will he cross?

Will that architect walk right through those Pearly Gates -
Where that ultimate examiner cogitates?
Says “This reprehensible man’s
Been dishin’ out old stock plans!”
When that architect comes to Jordan will he cross?

Will that architect sit there by the Lord’s right hand -
With a license to practice in the Promised Land?”
They’ll be checkin’ up jobs he stole -
That damned unethical soul -
When that architect comes to Jordan he won’t cross!

When that architect comes to Jordan he won’t cross!
When that architect comes to Jordan he won’t cross!
While they’re up there callin’ the roll
He’ll be down there shovellin’ coal
When that architect comes to Jordan he won’t cross!