Peace In The Valley
Johnny Cash Jerry Lee Lewis Carl Perkins 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, 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

Overall Meaning

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