Crying In The Chapel
Hugo Winterhalter and His Orchestra Lyrics


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You saw me crying in the chapel
The tears I shed 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 prayed the Lord that I'll grow stronger
As I live from day to day

I searched and I searched but I couldn't find
No way on earth to find peace of mind

Now I'm happy in the chapel
Where people are of one accord
Yes, we gather in the chapel
Just to sing and praise the Lord

You'll search and you'll search but you'll never find
No way on earth to find peace of mind

Take your troubles to the chapel
Get down on your knees and pray




Then your burdens will be lighter
And you'll surely find a way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Crying in the Chapel" express the singer's journey through despair and ultimately finding solace in a plain chapel where they finally find peace and contentment in God. The singer reflects on their past struggles, as they had tirelessly searched for a way to find peace of mind but had remained unsuccessful until they sought refuge in the chapel. The tears shed in the chapel were tears of joy as they discovered the contentment and happiness that comes with knowing the Lord. The chapel becomes a place of peace where the people gather to sing and give thanks to God.


The song invites listeners to take their troubles to the chapel, kneel and pray, and find a way through their struggles. The simplicity of the chapel and the harmony of the people within it represent a powerful source of relief from worldly problems. It emphasizes the importance of having faith and trusting in a higher power to help guide through difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

You saw me crying in the chapel
Someone witnessed me crying in the chapel


The tears I shed were tears of joy
My tears were tears of happiness


I know the meaning of contentment
I have a clear understanding of what true happiness is


I am happy with the Lord
I find happiness in my faith and relationship with God


Just a plain and simple chapel
The chapel is unadorned and modest


Where all good people go to pray
The chapel is a place where morally upright individuals gather to worship


I prayed the Lord that I'll grow stronger
I beseeched God for the strength to endure life's challenges


As I live from day to day
As I navigate through life's obstacles each day


I searched and I searched but I couldn't find
Despite my efforts, I was unable to discover


No way on earth to find peace of mind
A means of attaining inner tranquility couldn't be found in the physical world


Now I'm happy in the chapel
Currently, I am content in the chapel


Where people are of one accord
The people share a similar harmony and unity


Yes, we gather in the chapel
Certainly, we assemble in the chapel


Just to sing and praise the Lord
For the sole purpose of worshipping and giving thanks to God through song


You'll search and you'll search but you'll never find
Even if you expend effort, attaining your objective will be improbable


No way on earth to find peace of mind
Securing inner peace can't be accomplished through worldly means


Take your troubles to the chapel
Bring your problems to the chapel


Get down on your knees and pray
Kneel and communicate with God through prayer


Then your burdens will be lighter
Subsequently, your worries will feel less onerous


And you'll surely find a way
And you will undoubtedly discover a solution




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Artie Glenn

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