Elvis Presley
~Crying In The Chapel~
(Words and Music by Arthur Glenn)

Graceland's Chapel In The Woods

You saw me crying in the chapel
The tears I shed were tears of joy
I know the meaning of contentment
Now I am happy with the Lord

Just a plain and simple chapel
Where humble people go to pray
I pray the Lord that I'll grow stronger
As I live from day to day

I've searched and I've searched
But I couldn't find
No way on earth
To gain peace of mind

Now I'm happy in the chapel
Where people are of one accord
We gather in the chapel
Just to sing and praise the Lord

Ev'ry sinner looks for something
That will put his heart at ease
There is only one true answer
He must get down on his knees

Meet your neighbor in the chapel
Join with him in tears of joy
You'll know the meaning of contentment
Then you'll be happy with the Lord

You'll search and you'll search
But you'll never find
No way on earth
To gain peace of mind

Take your troubles to the chapel
Get down on your knees and pray
Your burdens will be lighter
And you'll surely find the way

Throughout his career, Elvis always made a point of warming
up in the studio and rehearsing on stage with a selection
of his favorite gospel songs.

Artie Glenn wrote Crying In The Chapel for his son Darrell.
But it was Elvis who made it into pure gospel. He did it
during a nocturnal recording session, which gives the
Jordanaires that lovely sleepy rhythm.

Presley was deeply religious, raised in the Pentecostal faith.
His three Grammy awards are all for gospel music. In his later
years, his live stage performances almost always included a
rendition of "How Great Thou Art."

Song
"Crying In The Chapel"
©Elvis Presley

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