Peace In The Valley
Bill Anderson & Jan Howard Lyrics


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Well I'm tired and so weary but I must go along
Till the Lord comes and calls me calls me away oh yes
Where the morning's so bright and the lamb is the light
And the night night is as black as the sea oh yes
There will be peace in the valley for me some day
There will be peace in the valley for me oh Lord I pray
There'll be no sadness no sorrow no trouble I see
There will be peace in the valley for me oh yes

Oh the bear will be gentle and the wolf will be tame
And the lion shall lay down by lamb oh yes
And the beast from the wild will be lead by a child




And I'll be changed changed from this creature that I am some day
There will be peace in the valley

Overall Meaning

for me some day is a song about a person's desire for hope and peace in their life. The song speaks to the hardships and struggles that the singer of the song faces, and his need for solace and comfort. He is tired and wears down by the difficult circumstances in his life, but he knows that he must continue on until the Lord calls him away.


The lyrics, "Where the morning's so bright and the lamb is the light and the night night is as black as the sea" suggest that the singer is looking forward to the afterlife, where he hopes to experience peace and serenity. He is looking forward to a world where there will be no pain, sadness, or trouble. The song paints a picture of a world where even wild animals such as the bear, wolf, and lion, will be gentle and tame, and the beast of the wild is lead by a child. This speaks to a world where even the most ferocious animals would be tamed by the presence of peace and love.


Overall, the lyrics of "Peace in the Valley" acknowledge the troubles and hardships of life and the desire for hope and peace. The song offers a message of comfort and hope to all listeners, promising that no matter how difficult their lives are, there will be a moment of rest and peace.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I'm tired and so weary but I must go along
I am exhausted and drained, but I must continue until summoned by the Lord.


Till the Lord comes and calls me calls me away oh yes
Until the Lord arrives and bids me farewell to my final resting place.


Where the morning's so bright and the lamb is the light
A place where light engulfs the landscape and nurtures life, symbolized by a lamb.


And the night night is as black as the sea oh yes
Nighttime contains darkness as deep as an ocean.


There will be peace in the valley for me some day
At a certain point in time, I will find peace in my final abode.


There will be peace in the valley for me oh Lord I pray
I ask the Lord for peace to be present in my final resting place.


There'll be no sadness no sorrow no trouble I see
There will be no mourning, grieving, or mental pain in my final abode.


There will be peace in the valley for me oh yes
I will find tranquility in my final place of rest.


Oh the bear will be gentle and the wolf will be tame
In this peaceful place, even wild animals will be gentle and approachable.


And the lion shall lay down by lamb oh yes
Even predatory animals will live in harmony with their prey.


And the beast from the wild will be lead by a child
A young and innocent child will lead even the wildest creatures without fear.


And I'll be changed changed from this creature that I am some day
I will be transformed from the flawed and imperfect person I currently am.


There will be peace in the valley
Peace will pervade this final abode of mine.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOMAS A. DORSEY

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