Streets of Heaven

Sherrié Austin

About Streets of Heaven

"Streets of Heaven" is a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music artist Sherrié Austin. It was released in June 2003 as the first single and title track from her album Streets of Heaven. Austin wrote the song with Paul Duncan and Al Kasha.


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Hello God, it's me again. 2:00 a.m., Room 304.
Visiting hours are over, time for our bedside tug of war.
This sleeping child between us may not make it through the night.
I'm fighting back the tears as she fights for her life.

Well, it must be kind of crowded,
On the streets of Heaven.
So tell me: what do you need her for?
Don't you know one day she'll be your little girl forever.
But right now I need her so much more.
She's much too young to be on her own:
Barely just turned seven.
So who will hold her hand when she crosses the streets of Heaven?

Tell me God, do you remember the wishes that she made,
As she blew out the candles on her last birthday cake?
She wants to ride a pony when she'd big enough.
She wants to marry her Daddy when she's all grown up.

Well, it must be kind of crowded,
On the streets of Heaven.
So tell me: what do you need her for?
Don't you know one day she'll be your little girl forever.
But right now I need her so much more.
She's much too young to be on her own:
Barely just turned seven.
So who will hold her hand when she crosses the streets of Heaven?

Lord, don't you know she's my angel
You got plenty of your own
And I know you hold a place for her
But she's already got a home
Well I don't know if you're listenin'
But praying is all that's left to do
So I ask you Lord have mercy, you lost a son once too

And it must be kind of crowded,
On the streets of Heaven.
So tell me: what do you need her for?
Don't you know one day she'll be your little girl forever.
But right now I need her so much more.
Lord, I know once you've made up your mind,
There's no use in beggin'.
So if you take her with you today, will you make sure she looks both ways,
And would you hold her hand when she crosses the streets of Heaven.

The streets of Heaven.

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Sherrié Austin

Sherrie Veronica Krenn (born 28 August 1970, Sydney, Australia) is an Australian actress and singer, known professionally as Sherrié Austin. Active as a singer since her teenage years, Sherrié initially recorded as one half of the duo Colourhaus, which also featured Phil Radford. After leaving Colourhaus, she recorded one album in her native Australia before moving to the United States in pursuit of a singing career. There, she recorded four studio albums, and charted several singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Her highest-charting single was the No. 18 "Streets of Heaven" in 2003. She has sold over 430,000 albums and 288,000 singles in her career, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Her fifth album was released 15 November 2011. more »

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Written by: SHERRIE AUSTIN, PAUL DUNCAN, AL KASHA

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CEIL AND AL KASHA MUSIC

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14 facts about this song

Release Date and Album
"Streets of Heaven" was released in April 2003 as the lead-off single from Sherrié Austin's third studio album titled "Street of Heaven".
Chart Performance
It is Austin's most successful single and reached No.18 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs during 2003.
Song Theme
The song narrates a heartbreaking story about a 7-year old girl who is critically sick and her mother's desperate prayer to God for her survival.
Lyrical Imagination
Ironically, the song talks about beautiful landscapes of the 'Streets of Heaven' as the mother imagines her daughter being there.
Awards and Nominations
"Streets of Heaven" has been acclaimed by critics and was nominated for 'Song of the Year' at the 2004 Country Music Association awards.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Sherrié Austin, Paul Duncan, and Al Kasha.
Article in Country Weekly
"Streets of Heaven" was featured in an article on Country Weekly, where Austin revealed that the song was directly inspired by the numerous letters she received from fans going through similar situations.
Live Performances
Sherrié Austin has claimed that she often gets choked up during live performances of "Streets of Heaven" due to its emotional content.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Jon Small and features Sherrié Austin singing the song on a porch swing surrounded by a beautiful small-town setting.
Length
The song has a duration of 4 minutes and 15 seconds.
Cover Versions
Various cover versions of "Streets of Heaven" have been recorded by amateur singers, reflecting its popularity and emotional impact.
Commercial Success
Despite not reaching the top 10 on the country charts, "Streets of Heaven" was a commercial success and has sold over 500,000 copies in the United States.
Listening Platforms
"Streets of Heaven" can be listened to on several music platforms including YouTube Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
Fan Impact
The song has touched countless lives, as evidenced by the numerous comments and reactions posted by listeners sharing their personal stories related to the song's content.

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