Help Me
Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson Lyrics


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Lord, Help me walk
Another mile, just one more mile,
I'm tired of walkin' all alone.

Lord, Help me smile
Another smile, just one more smile,
I know I just can't make it on my own.
I never thought I needed help before,
I thought that I could do things by myself.
Now I know I just can't take it any more.
With a humble heart, on bended knee,
I'm beggin' You, please, Help Me.

Come down from Your golden
Throne to me, to lowly me,
I need to feel the touch of Your tender hand.

Remove the chains of darkness
And let me see, Lord let me see,
Just where I fit into your master plan.

I never thought I needed help before,
I thought that I could do things by myself.
Now I know I just can't take it any more.




With a humble heart, on bended knee,
I'm beggin' You, please, Help Me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Help Me" by Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson convey a deep sense of humility and a plea for assistance. The singer is weary and feels alone, seeking divine intervention to help carry the burden of life. They acknowledge that they have previously believed they could handle things on their own, but have now reached a breaking point where they realize their own limitations.


The repetition of the phrases "Lord, help me walk another mile" and "Lord, help me smile another smile" reflects a yearning for guidance and strength to continue their journey. The repetition emphasizes their desperation and their need for divine intervention. They recognize that they are unable to rely solely on their own efforts and require support from a higher power.


As the song progresses, the singer implores for the presence of the divine to be felt in their life. They ask for the removal of darkness and for clarity in understanding their place in a greater plan. This demonstrates a desire for guidance and meaning in their existence.


Overall, "Help Me" is a heartfelt plea for divine assistance as the singer acknowledges their inability to handle life's challenges alone. It captures a vulnerable moment where the individual humbles themselves and reaches out for the support they believe they need.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LARRY GATLIN

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@bryancraddock1213

Take the ribbon from your hair,
Shake it loose and let it fall,
Layin' soft upon my skin.
Like the shadows on the wall.

Come and lay down by my side
'till the early morning light
All I'm takin' is your time.
Help me make it through the night.

I don't care what's right or wrong,
I don't try to understand.
Let the devil take tomorrow.
Lord, tonight I need a friend.

Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight.
And it's sad to be alone.
Help me make it through the night.

I don't care what's right or wrong,
I don't try to understand.
Let the devil take tomorrow.
Lord, tonight I need a friend.

Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight.
Lord, it's bad to be alone.
Help me make it through the night



All comments from YouTube:

@lexi-op5vk

When June looks into Johnny's eyes... Gosh, you can feel how much they loved each other

@johandekorte4637

More than that.

@josephbrocchini5067

They don't make country music like this anymore. Wow ! Just beautiful

@mattiaslindberg4124

So true.
They did music deep from The heart 👍

@francisbielby2113

that's love

@anelladambrosio2513

​@@mattiaslindberg4124ciao Mattia! 🙋‍♀️😊😘💘🌅

@TylerJohnson-wp2qf

When June looked into Johnny's eyes, I felt that

@barbarachionchio5238

I think they were a beautiful couple, you can see how much in love they were,God bless them in heaven

@jasonrose2159

Johnny and June were so happy! I think she was beautiful!

@KPD_RAD

I miss the old Johnny Cash

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