– “Crying in the Chapel” is a song written by Artie Glenn and recorded by his son Darrell Glenn. The song was released in 1953 and reached number six on the Billboard chart.
About The Song
– The song has also been recorded by many artists including the Orioles and June Valli, but the most successful version was by Elvis Presley, whose recording reached number three in the US, and number one in the UK in 1965.
– On April 6, 1965, “Crying In the Chapel” was issued on RCA’s “Gold Standard Series.” It became Elvis’ first million seller since “Return to Sender” in 1962 and his greatest chart success over a six-year span. The single hit number three on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and topped the Easy Listening chart for seven weeks.
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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 LordJust 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 dayI’ve searched and I’ve searched
But I couldn’t find
No way on earth
To gain peace of mindNow I’m happy in the chapel
Where people are of one accord
One accord
Yes, we gather in the chapel
Just to sing and praise the LordYou’ll search and you’ll search
But you’ll never find
No way on earth
To gain peace of mindTake your troubles to the chapel
Get down on your knees and pray
Then your burdens will be lighter
And you’ll surely find the way
Barbara Desetto