Peace In The Valley
Sam Cooke and the Souls Stirrers Lyrics
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There will be peace in the valley for me, I'll pray
Oh, no sadness, no sorrow
No more trouble, there will be
There will be peace in the valley for me
Whoa, you know the bear will be gentle
You know the wolf's gonna be so tame
Oh yes
I know the horse from the wild
Will be led by a little child
And I'll be changed from this creature that I am
Well, o well, o well, o well, o there will be peace, child
In the valley, for me
One day, o there will be peace, child
In the valley, for me
I pray
Oh, no more sadness, no sorrow
No more trouble, there will never be
There will be peace, in the valley
For me
O, there will be peace, child
In the valley, for me
One day, whoa, there will be peace, child
In the valley, for me, one day
Whoa, no sadness, no sorrow
No more trouble, there will never be
Yes, there will be peace, yea in the valley
Yea for me
The song "Peace in the Valley" by Sam Cooke speaks to the universal desire for peace and harmony in one's life, particularly in times of sorrow and trouble. In this song, Cooke expresses the hope and belief that one day there will be peace, not only for him but for everyone. He speaks of a world where animals that were once wild and dangerous will be tame and peaceful, where enemies will become friends, and where there will be no pain or sadness. He conveys a message of optimism that inspires and comforts those who are going through difficult times.
The central theme of "Peace in the Valley" aligns well with Cooke's goal of making music that could help bring people together and create positive change. He was known for his soulful voice and his ability to blend different genres of music, including gospel, soul, R&B, and pop. The song itself is a gospel classic that has been recorded by many other artists, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Mahalia Jackson. Its universal appeal has made it a popular choice for funerals, memorials, and other somber occasions.
Overall, "Peace in the Valley" is a poignant song that speaks to the human heart's desire for peace and comfort, especially during times of hardship and uncertainty. Cooke's soaring vocals and heartfelt lyrics make this song stand out as a true gospel classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, there will be peace in the valley, one day
There will come a time when there will be peace in the valley
There will be peace in the valley for me, I'll pray
I hope that I will experience the peace in the valley
Oh, no sadness, no sorrow
There will be no feelings of sadness or sorrow
No more trouble, there will be
There will be no more problems or difficulties
There will be peace in the valley for me
I will have peace in the valley
Whoa, you know the bear will be gentle
The animals that were once wild and aggressive will become tame and docile
You know the wolf's gonna be so tame
Even the most fearsome of creatures will have a change of heart
Mighty lion, you will lie down with the lamb
The strongest and fiercest animals will live in harmony with the weakest and most vulnerable
Oh yes
Indeed
I know the horse from the wild
Horses that were once wild and untamed
Will be led by a little child
Will be guided by a small and innocent child
And I'll be changed from this creature that I am
I too will experience a transformation into a new self
Well, o well, o well, o well, o there will be peace, child
There is a certainty that peace will come
In the valley, for me
I will have peace in the valley
One day, o there will be peace, child
One day, the peace will come
In the valley, for me
I will have peace in the valley
I pray
I hope and desire for this peace to happen
Oh, no more sadness, no sorrow
There will be no more feelings of grief or unhappiness
No more trouble, there will never be
There will never be problems or difficulties again
There will be peace, in the valley
There will be a sense of calm and tranquility in the valley
For me
I will experience this peace
O, there will be peace, child
Peace will come
In the valley, for me
I will have peace in the valley
One day, whoa, there will be peace, child
One day, peace will come
In the valley, for me, one day
I will have peace in the valley, one day
Whoa, no sadness, no sorrow
There will be no feelings of sadness or sorrow
No more trouble, there will never be
There will never be problems or difficulties again
Yes, there will be peace, yea in the valley
Truly, there will be peace in the valley
Yea for me
I will experience this peace
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Written by: Thomas A. Dorsey
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Cheo GJ
Sometimes it doesn't matter if there'll be peace in the valley as long as there is peace while listening to this song hits replay a 100th time
Samuel Leak
This is a favorite for me right now. Work has been tiresome for the past few months. Thanks for watching!
Cheo GJ
@Samuel Leak Good luck with work mate, thank you for posting this gem.
M. Franson
Amen brother
A Quicky
For a man who is not even remotely religious, this song gets me everytime. I could listen to the section between 2.10 and 2.20 on permanent repeat. Magical, maybe this is my religion.
Samuel Leak
This song is one of my favorites to listen to. Thanks for watching!