Marvelous Pirates Follow

I'm only asking for a minute to let her see me.
I know she's up there waiting.
I know she wonders where I must be.
Saint Peter looked at me and explained,
I didn't have the credential
He told me kindly that membership was very essential,
but I'm only asking for a minute.
There's something that I never told her,
but I didn't realize it until she was gone and I was older.
I know you gave me every opportunity when I used to hold her
but words could not express the way I felt,
the times I got to hold her.
But the fire on my brow and water in my eyes
has brought it forth to my surprise, so let me surprise her
and then be on my way; no trouble, I promise.
I'm only asking for a minute.
No, I don't want to leave a message.
I don't think it's asking too much in this eternity.
Don't you agree?
Saint Peter, bless his heart, said I lacked credential
and pointed out the times I had the chance
but wasted my potential.
But there is one thing I must tell,
and then return my soul to hell,
but then it wouldn't be such hell anymore.
What for? What for? I never hurt anyone. I never lied.
I never cheated. I always did the best I could,
and I'm not asking all you fine, upstanding people
for acceptance in your neighborhood.
I'm only asking for a minute.