"I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise" from "Porgy & Bess" All you preachers Who delight in panning the dancing teachers, Let me tell you there are a lot of features Of the dance that carry you through The Gates of Heaven IĞt madness To be always sitting around in sadness, When you could be learning the Steps of Gladness. (YouĞll be happy when you can do Just six or seven.) Begin today. YouĞll find it nice: The quickest way to Paradise. When you practice, HereĞs the thing to know -- Simply say as you go: (Refrain) IĞll build a Stairway to Paradise, With a new Step evĞry day. IĞm going to get there at any price; Stand aside, IĞm on my way! I got the blues And up above itĞs so fair; Shoes, Go on and carry me there! IĞll build a Stairway to Paradise With a new Step evĞry day.