Peace In The Valley
Johnny Cash Jerry Lee Lewis Lyrics
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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'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 with 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
The lyrics of "Peace in the Valley" speak to the feelings of weariness and longing for peace that are common to many people, particularly those who have experienced hardship or struggle in their lives. The singer in the song is tired and weary, but must travel alone until the Lord comes to call them away. The contrast of the bright morning and a lamp that is alight against the darkness of night creates a powerful image of hope and faith in the midst of difficult times.
The chorus of the song speaks to the singer's deep desire for peace, both in this life and in the afterlife. The repeated phrase "there'll be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray" emphasizes the importance of prayer and faith in seeking peace and comfort. The singer describes a vision of a world where even the most dangerous and untamed creatures are made gentle, and where all trouble and sorrow are erased.
Overall, "Peace in the Valley" is a song of hope and faith that speaks to the universal human desire for peace and comfort in the midst of struggle and hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh well, I'm tired and so weary
I am exhausted and drained
But I must go alone
I must continue on this journey by myself
Till the lord comes and calls, calls me away, oh yes
I will not rest until the Lord calls me home
Well the morning's so bright
The new day brings hope and promise
And the lamp is alight
The light of truth is shining
And the night, night is as black as the sea, oh yes
The darkness of night is deep and endless
There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
One day, I will find peace in my soul
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
I pray to the Lord for peace in my heart
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
All suffering and pain will be gone
No trouble, trouble I see
All problems and worries will be resolved
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
I will find my own inner peace
Well the bear will be gentle
Even the fiercest creatures will be tame
And the wolves will be tame
Aggression will be replaced with gentleness
And the lion shall lay down with the lamb, oh yes
All creatures will live in harmony without fear
And the beasts from the wild
Even the wildest animals
Shall be lit by a child
Will be guided by the purity of a child
And I'll be changed, changed from this creature that I am, oh yes
I will undergo a transformation to become a better person
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOMAS A. DORSEY
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