Peace In The Valley
Johnny Cash & The Statler Brothers Lyrics


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Oh well, I'm tired and so weary
But I must go alone
Till the lord comes and calls, calls me away, oh yes
Well the morning's so bright
And the lamp is alight
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, for me

Well the bear will be gentle
And the wolves will be tame
And the lion shall lay down with the lamb, oh yes
And the beasts from the wild
Will be lit by a child
And I'll be changed, changed from this creature that I am, oh yes

There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
There will be peace in the valley for me, dear Lord I pray
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow




No trouble I see
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Johnny Cash Feat. The Carter Family's song "Peace in the Valley" speak of a longing for peace and a better future. The first verse showcases weariness and exhaustion, but also a sense of duty to keep going until the Lord calls. The contrast between the brightness of morning and the darkness of night sets the stage for a longing for light, hope, and a better tomorrow. The chorus paints a picture of a promised land, an afterlife where there will be no sorrow, trouble, or sadness. The repetition of "oh Lord I pray" emphasizes the importance of faith in achieving this sense of peace.


The second verse paints a picture of a transformed world, where even the fiercest animals are gentle and tamed. The child symbolizes innocence and purity, shedding light on even the wildest creatures. This verse also shows a hope for personal transformation, changing from one's current state to a better one. Overall, the lyrics of "Peace in the Valley" convey a sense of struggle, longing, and a desire for a better world, but also a deep belief in the power of faith and transformation to achieve that world.


Line by Line Meaning

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


But I must go alone
I will have to face my trials alone.


Till the lord comes and calls, calls me away, oh yes
I will hold on until the Lord calls me back to his kingdom.


Well the morning's so bright
The new day is full of hope.


And the lamp is alight
The light of goodness is shining within me.


And the night, night is as black as the sea, oh yes
Despite the darkness of the night, I have faith that better days are ahead.


There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
One day, I will find the peace and serenity I seek.


There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
I pray to the Lord that I will find peace one day.


There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
The troubles of today will one day cease, bringing an end to sadness and sorrow.


No trouble I see
There will be no more hardships to bear.


There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
I will finally find the peace and happiness that has eluded me for so long.


Well the bear will be gentle
Animals will no longer be a threat to me.


And the wolves will be tame
Even the fiercest animals will be domesticated and non-threatening.


And the lion shall lay down with the lamb, oh yes
Peace will reign supreme and even the most unlikely things of coexisting will be possible.


And the beasts from the wild
Even wild animals will be tamed and harmless to me.


Will be lit by a child
Even a child will have the ability to bring light and kindness to all creatures.


And I'll be changed, changed from this creature that I am, oh yes
I will be transformed into a better version of myself.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp., Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thomas A. Dorsey

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@faisalmj7283

Oh well, I'm tired and so weary
But I must go alone
Till the lord comes and calls, calls me away, oh yes
Well the morning's so bright
And the lamp is alight
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, trouble I see
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
Well the bear will be gentle
And the wolves will be tame
And the lion shall lay down by the lamb, oh yes
And the beasts from the wild
Shall be lit by a child
And I'll be changed, changed from this creature that I am, 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, trouble I see
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me



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@tylerlucas1936

These old songs have a soul that today's christian music severely lacks. They just sing it, the old gospel singers felt it and sent it to all of us!

@froter1

I met Johnny in Pensacola 1969 ... he was staying at the same Holiday Inn as we were ... we ending up playing in his room with acoustic guitars and just singing away ... this is one we sang ❤️

@Enaz19

if thats true thats amazing

@gooniesneversaydie3699

What an incredible night

@saveamerica3393

Awesome

@vladimirvladimir4952

Dear sir, you are a really really lucky man!

@jamescarrington5521

I once had this album as a kid, about 8 or 9 years old....my mom's friend, Peggy Carpenter, gave it to me....along with so many other great albums, like Melanie Safka's "Candles in the Rain" album (finally got to meet her a few years ago!) ALL of The Four Seasons' albums (she had many of those) and so many other albums that she gave me....Lovin' Spoonful, Aretha Franklin (I actually got to meet her, too!) I think there was a Tom Jones album in there, on and on. Peggy was always plugged in to whatever was currently hot, of course, but this was a woman who, if she had an extra 10 or 15 minutes in her day, would stop at a church, light a candle for someone, often recently passed, but definitely not always, and she'd pray. She's gone now, but she will never be forgotten to me. This brings back so many memories.

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@inspirationmovemebrightly9627

Mother Maybell and the Carter sisters are absolutely beautiful. Those harmonies give me chills every time.

@rossmorebaz

he was just one of the coolest men that ever lived.. he had such presence.. what an amazing talent Johnny was

@iwannacausetrouble2700

And the carter family

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