Peace In The Valley
Johnny Cash / Jerry Lee Lewis / Carl Perkins Lyrics

Oh well, I'm tired and so weary
I am exhausted and drained both physically and mentally.

But I must go alone
I must travel alone on this journey.

Till the lord comes and calls, calls me away, oh yes
I will continue until the time of my departure comes when the Lord calls upon me.

Well the morning's so bright
The daylight is shining bright, dazzling and colorful.

And the lamp is alight
The light from the lamp is a guide, and it is shining brightly.

And the night, night is as black as the sea, oh yes
At night, the darkness is as deep and dense as the ocean.

There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
I am hopeful that one day there will be peace in my surroundings.

There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
I pray to the Lord that there will be peace in my life and surroundings.

There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
There will be no anguish nor despair.

No trouble I see
I will not confront any problems or challenges.

There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
Peace will come upon me regardless of my sins and shortcomings.

Well the bear will be gentle
The fierce wild bear will become mild and gentle.

And the wolves will be tame
Even the untamed ferocious wolves will be transformed and subdued.

And the lion shall lay down with the lamb, oh yes
The king of the beasts, a lion, will lay with a harmless lamb, displaying peace and harmony.

And the beasts from the wild
Even the wildest animals and beasts-

Will be lit by a child
Will be guided and pacified by a child.

And I'll be changed, changed from this creature that I am, oh yes
As a result of this change, I myself shall be transformed into a new being, free of the evil habits that afflict me currently.