1) Adam Wade (… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Adam Wade (born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 17 March 1935; died 8 July 2022) was an American singer, musician and actor who was popular in the early 1960s.
2) Adam Wade (born in Washington, D.C., on 3 July 1968) is an American drummer.
1) Adam Wade (born Patrick Henry Wade in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 17 March 1935; died 8 July 2022) was an American singer, musician and actor. Popular in the early 1960s with vocal styling similar to that of Johnny Mathis, in 1961 three of Wade's songs ("Take Good Care of Her", "As If I Didn't Know", and "The Writing on the Wall") made the Top Ten in Billboard's Top 100.
2) Adam Wade (born in Washington, D.C., on 3 July 1968) is an American drummer. He was a member of Jawbox, Shudder To Think, Sweet 75 and The Jealous Sound.
Wade was the first African-American to host a television game show ( Musical Chairs) in 1975. He starred in the production Guys and Dolls in 1978 and hosted the talk show Mid-Morning LA.
Wade briefly returned to recording in the mid-1970s, producing a self–titled album on the Kirschner record label, which was distributed by Columbia Records. This was a venture into a more soulful singing genre.
Crying In The Chapel
Adam Wade Lyrics
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Oh, but I just couldn't find
No way on Earth
To gain peace of mind
You saw me crying in the chapel
The tears I she'd were tears of joy
I know the meaning of contentment
(I am happy with the Lord)
Just a plain and simple chapel
Where all good people go to pray
I pray the Lord that I'll grow stronger
As I live from day to day
Oh, I've searched (I've searched)
And I've searched (I've searched)
Oh, but I just couldn't find
No way on Earth
To gain peace of mind
Take your troubles to the chapel
Get down on your knees and pray
He will make your burden lighter
And you'll surely find a way
(And you'll surely find a way)
The lyrics to Adam Wade's song Crying in the Chapel describe a search for inner peace and contentment that is ultimately found in a simple chapel where people come to pray. The singer has searched for a way to gain peace of mind but has been unsuccessful until he finds solace in the Lord. The tears he sheds in the chapel are tears of joy because he has finally found what he has been searching for. The chapel represents a refuge from the struggles and turmoil of the world outside, and the singer hopes to grow stronger as he lives from day to day.
Line by Line Meaning
I've searched and I've searched
I have looked extensively for a solution
Oh, but I just couldn't find
Unfortunately, I have been unable to find what I was looking for
No way on Earth
It is impossible
To gain peace of mind
To find inner tranquility and calmness
You saw me crying in the chapel
You witnessed me in a moment of vulnerability seeking solace in a holy place
The tears I she'd were tears of joy
The emotions I expressed were of happiness and relief
I know the meaning of contentment
I understand what it means to be satisfied and happy
I am happy with the Lord
I have found happiness in my faith
Just a plain and simple chapel
The place of worship is modest and unassuming
Where all good people go to pray
It is a sanctuary for those who seek a closer connection with a higher power
I pray the Lord that I'll grow stronger
I ask for guidance and strength to face life's challenges
As I live from day to day
As I navigate each new day of my life
Take your troubles to the chapel
Bring your worries and concerns to a place of worship
Get down on your knees and pray
Assume a humble posture and seek guidance from a higher power
He will make your burden lighter
Your struggles will become more manageable with divine help
And you'll surely find a way
You will ultimately discover a path forward through your challenges
Contributed by Emma J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dee Dee Warwick Music
Background vocals by Dee Dee Warwick and the Sweet Inspirations
David Walsh
I love Adam Wades music but this isn't for me.