Just a Closer Walk with Thee
George Lewis and His New Orleans Stompers Lyrics


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When you're down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
And nothing, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend

If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind begins to blow
Keep you head together
And call my name out loud
Soon you'll hear me knocking at you door

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there

Ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
When people can be so cold
They'll hurt you, and desert you
And take your soul if you let them

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend
You've got a friend





Ain't it good to know you've got a friend
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend

Overall Meaning

The song "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" by George Lewis is a gospel track that outlines the importance of having a friend in hard times. The first verse of the song acknowledges that sometimes life can be tough and nothing seems to be going right, and it is at this point that the singer offers their help to the listener. They encourage the listener to close their eyes and think of them and in no time, they'll be there to lighten up the darkest night.

The second verse of the song talks more about the struggles of life but encourages listeners to be strong and keep their head together. The singer reassures the listener that if they call their name out loud, they'll soon hear them knocking at their door. The chorus which is repeated twice throughout the song says, "You just call out my name and you know wherever I am, I'll come running to see you again. Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you have to do is call, and I'll be there. You've got a friend." The song offers hope and reassurance, reminding listeners that having a friend in hard times is a beautiful thing.


Line by Line Meaning

When you're down and troubled
When you are feeling sad and overwhelmed


And you need a helping hand
And you require assistance


And nothing, nothing is going right
And nothing in your life seems to be going well


Close your eyes and think of me
Think of me and imagine my presence beside you


And soon I will be there
And I will come to you quickly


To brighten up even your darkest night
To bring light to your darkest moments


You just call out my name
If you ever need me, simply say my name


And you know wherever I am
And I will come to you no matter where I am


I'll come running to see you again
I will hurry to be with you once more


Winter, spring, summer or fall
No matter what season it is


All you have to do is call
All you need to do is reach out to me


And I'll be there
And I will be there for you


If the sky above you
When it seems like the world is against you


Grows dark and full of clouds
And everything becomes uncertain and hazy


And that old north wind begins to blow
And you are faced with adversity


Keep you head together
Stay calm and composed


And call my name out loud
And remember my name and cry out for my help


Soon you'll hear me knocking at you door
And soon I will arrive at your door to help you


Ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
Isn't it wonderful to have someone who cares about you


When people can be so cold
When other people can be unkind and uncaring


They'll hurt you, and desert you
They will harm you and abandon you


And take your soul if you let them
And make you feel empty if you allow them to


You've got a friend
You have someone who cares about you


Ain't it good to know you've got a friend
Isn't it wonderful to have someone who cares about you


Ain't it good to know you've got a friend
Isn't it wonderful to have someone who cares about you




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

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