Chapel In the Moonlight
Sonny Til 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 Sonny Til & The Orioles is a gospel hymn that speaks about the beauty of finding solace and peace through prayer. The lyrics of the song evoke a sense of the singer having found redemption and purpose through their faith in God. The opening lines introduce the idea of crying in a chapel, but the tears are not of sorrow but of joy. The singer knows the feeling of contentment, and it is a direct result of their relationship with God. The chapel referred to in the song is a place that represents a haven for the devout and a place where people can come together in prayer.
The simple chapel referred to in the song is not grand or ostentatious but represents a place where regular people can come together to pray. The singer prays to the Lord to find strength to handle each day, and it is the simple act of praying that brings him closer to finding peace. The verses of the song emphasize the idea that searching for peace of mind on earth is futile, and it is only through prayer and faith that one can find true solace. The repetition of the refrain reinforces the idea that taking one's troubles to the chapel, and getting down on one's knees to pray can lighten the burden of life and provide a way to find peace.
Line by Line Meaning
You saw me crying in the chapel
I was seen crying in a church building
The tears I shed were tears of joy
The tears I shed were due to happiness
I know the meaning of contentment
I experience a comfortable and satisfactory feeling
I am happy with the Lord
I am pleased with my connection to God
Just a plain and simple chapel
The place of worship is basic and modest
Where all good people go to pray
It is a place where upright people pray
I prayed the Lord that I'll grow stronger
I requested strength from God
As I live from day to day
As I progress through life
I searched and I searched but I couldn't find
I sought a solution but I could not obtain it
No way on earth to find peace of mind
It seems impossible to attain a calm state of consciousness
Now I'm happy in the chapel
Currently I am content in the place of worship
Where people are of one accord
Where individuals are in agreement
Yes, we gather in the chapel
Indeed, we congregate in the church building
Just to sing and praise the Lord
Only to vocally extol and worship God
You'll search and you'll search but you'll never find
You will try and try but still be unable
No way on earth to find peace of mind
It appears futile to seek a peaceful state of mind
Take your troubles to the chapel
Transport your distress to the church building
Get down on your knees and pray
Lower yourself to the ground and communicate with God
Then your burdens will be lighter
Then your responsibilities will be less weighty
And you'll surely find a way
And you will certainly acquire a method
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Artie Glenn
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City Street Harmony
Classic Doo Wop as it should be. Sonny Till & The Orioles, acappella. It doesn't get much better than this!.
Weet Larcovic
Sonny was the greatest tenor, the leader of the vocal harmony group movement! Weet
baddbuoy1
WOW What a show Theres Sonny Till and the Orioles in 1980---Amazing
Jay Balvin
Fantastic ,I remember meeting Sonny Til in the mid 70s , I remember him being a true gentlemen as I asked him questions about 1950s music. I realized years later I met one of true legends. God Bless Sonny Til and Orioles - Regards, Jay Balvin
Ty Thorne
Listening to the smooth harmony brings so many memories
misterjlmusic
Brilliant, thanks for posting!
Al D'Antonio
Incredible voices ... and to think that this "probable" last video of Sonny Til was made a year before his untimely death at 53. Thanks to nipsipone for this gift!
Richard Gray
So beautiful, so smooth. Just one regret. I wish Gerald Gregory was there to hear his rock bottom bass blend in.
Alex Valenzi
Great Post!!! one of the greatest singers! do you have any of tony williams live? thank's for posting
Gian C
Acappella at its best Just wonderful Bless you all