Take My Hand
Ben Harper feat. The Blind Boys Of Alabama Lyrics


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Lord I work to serve you
And I hope I've served you well
Oh - I've lived a life to join you
And now only time will tell

Oh - Take my hand when you are worried
Take my hand when you're alone
Take my hand and let me guide you
Take my hand to lead you home

Father dear father
Pulled his car to the side of the road
Looked at his children with tears in his eyes
Said life is too heavy a load

Take my hand when you are worried
Take my hand when you're alone
Take my hand and let me guide you
Take my hand to lead you home

Some days I'm struck with sorrow
Need a place to hide
There's nowhere else you can put life
But way down deep inside

Take my hand and let me guide you
Take my hand when you're alone
Take my hand and let me guide you
Take my hand to lead you home

Take my hand when you are worried
Take my hand to lead you home
Take my hand and let me guide you
Take my hand to lead you home





Take my hand...

Overall Meaning

The song "Take My Hand" by Ben Harper and The Blind Boys of Alabama is a poignant expression of faith, hope, and unconditional love. The lyrics express the singer's desire to serve and join the Lord, while acknowledging the uncertainty of what lies ahead. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, offers a message of comfort and reassurance to those who are worried, alone, or lost. The image of taking someone's hand to guide them home is a powerful one, evoking a sense of protection, compassion, and trust.


The second verse takes on a more personal tone, as the singer addresses his father and recalls a moment of shared vulnerability. The father's tears and words convey a sense of the weight and complexity of life, and the importance of seeking comfort and support from each other. The final verse acknowledges the inevitability of sorrow and pain, but also the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of finding solace and strength within oneself.


Overall, the song is a testament to the power of human connection and the enduring hope that sustains us in difficult times. It encourages us to reach out to others for help, and to offer our own hands as a source of comfort and guidance.


Line by Line Meaning

Lord I work to serve you
I dedicate my life to serving you, Lord.


And I hope I've served you well
I hope that the service I have given you has been enough.


Oh - I've lived a life to join you
I have lived my life hoping to be with you in the afterlife.


And now only time will tell
Only time will tell if I have lived up to your expectations.


Oh - Take my hand when you are worried
When you are afraid or troubled, I want to be there for you.


Take my hand when you're alone
I will be there for you when you feel lonely and isolated.


Take my hand and let me guide you
I want to help you find your way in life.


Take my hand to lead you home
I want to guide you on the path towards salvation and eternal life.


Father dear father
Dear dad,


Pulled his car to the side of the road
Stopped the car on the side of the road.


Looked at his children with tears in his eyes
Looked at his kids with sadness and tears.


Said life is too heavy a load
Life is too difficult and burdensome.


Some days I'm struck with sorrow
Sometimes I feel overwhelmed with sadness.


Need a place to hide
I wish I could escape from everything.


There's nowhere else you can put life
There is no other place to put the pain and suffering of life.


But way down deep inside
The only place to put the pain is deep inside oneself.


Take my hand to lead you home
I want to guide you towards heaven.


Take my hand when you are worried
I want to support you when you feel anxious or afraid.


Take my hand and let me guide you
I want to steer you towards what is right and good.


Take my hand when you're alone
I want to be there for you when you feel alone and isolated.


Take my hand and let me guide you
I want to offer you guidance and support.


Take my hand to lead you home
I want to help you find your way towards eternal life.


Take my hand when you are worried
I will be there to comfort you when you feel scared or anxious.


Take my hand to lead you home
I will help lead you towards heaven.


Take my hand and let me guide you
I am here to help and support you on your journey through life.


Take my hand to lead you home
I will guide you towards the ultimate destination – heaven.


Take my hand...
I am here for you, always.




Writer(s): HARPER BEN C

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@seaweedhero1707

Going to sing this to my 6 year old little girl when we cross the street.
"Take My Hand..."

@sixstringedthing

How have I not heard this Blind Boys & Ben track before? :)

I'll never forget Ben singing solo a capella standing on top of a stage monitor wedge under the big tent at Bluesfest, Byron Bay Australia, 2007.
5000 drunk/high people in a big tent and you could hear a pin drop.

@jakeduder

How are there only 477 likes for this song? This sounds great live 🔥🔥🔥

@wolfelepsy

The Best!!!

@marlonlow6948

love the way this song starts

@ketelbinky

Take my hand and help me to love, cause love I must, to live.

@eskimotoon

Ben Harper Rules....

@bruceilgenfritz9793

blessed my soul

@MicheleCampus

Great Ben Harper...

@SheilaIngramblues

Loved this,

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