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Crying In The Chapel
June Valli Lyrics
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The tears I shed were tears of joy
I know the meaning of contentment
I am happy with the Lord
Just a plain and simple chapel
Where all good people go to pray
I prayed the Lord that I'll grow stronger
I searched and I searched but I couldn't find
No way on earth to find peace of mind
Now I'm happy in the chapel
Where people are of one accord
Yes, we gather in the chapel
Just to sing and praise the Lord
You'll search and you'll search but you'll never find
No way on earth to find peace of mind
Take your troubles to the chapel
Get down on your knees and pray
Then your burdens will be lighter
And you'll surely find a way
The song "Crying In The Chapel" by June Valli is a poignant reflection on the power of faith to bring joy to a person's life. In the opening lines, the singer admits to shedding tears in the chapel, but her tears are actually tears of joy, not sadness. She explains that she has found contentment in her relationship with the Lord, and that being in the chapel is a source of great comfort to her.
The chapel that the singer describes is a simple place where people gather to pray. For the singer, this is a place of strength and renewal, where she can grow stronger day by day. In contrast to the search for peace of mind that she experienced outside the chapel, the singer is now happy and at peace in this place of worship where everyone is of one accord. She encourages others to take their troubles to the chapel and get down on their knees to pray, promising that their burdens will become lighter and they will surely find a way.
The message of "Crying In The Chapel" is both simple and universal. It speaks to the human need for connection, faith, and hope, and the transformative power that these things can have in a person's life. The song has become a beloved classic and a favorite of many who find solace and comfort in its message.
Line by Line Meaning
You saw me crying in the chapel
Someone saw me shedding tears inside the place of worship
The tears I shed were tears of joy
I was crying with happiness
I know the meaning of contentment
I understand what it means to be satisfied
I am happy with the Lord
I am joyful and content because of my faith in God
Just a plain and simple chapel
The place of worship is modest and unadorned
Where all good people go to pray
It is a gathering place for those of virtuous character to communicate with their higher power
I prayed the Lord that I'll grow stronger
I asked God for the ability to become more resilient
As I live from day to day
As I navigate through each day of my life
I searched and I searched but I couldn't find
I looked extensively but could not discover
No way on earth to find peace of mind
I could not find a means to achieve tranquility
Now I'm happy in the chapel
Currently, I experience joy in the place of worship
Where people are of one accord
The individuals there are in agreement with one another
Yes, we gather in the chapel
Indeed, we come together in this meeting space of faith
Just to sing and praise the Lord
Solely to partake in singing and extolling the greatness of God
You'll search and you'll search but you'll never find
You will continuously seek but still not find
No way on earth to find peace of mind
There is no earthly method of obtaining mental tranquility
Take your troubles to the chapel
Bring your problems to the place of worship
Get down on your knees and pray
Assume a position of prostration and communicate with God
Then your burdens will be lighter
After praying, your issues will not weigh as heavily on you
And you'll surely find a way
You will eventually discern a solution
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Artie Glenn
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Asko Varjorinne
Very unkown June but I like her!!!!
Mao Sengheng
I would say rex allen version is much better.
Nick Carlson
Orioles version is better.