Keep The Faith (R&B Version)

Story Behind The Song

The song was inspired by getting acquainted with two pillars of the gospel music community in the 1970's - Shirley Caesar and the Mighty Clouds of Joy. The song won an award in the American Song Festival in 1978 for best gospel lyric, as I recall.

Song Description

Song written as a reminder that good things can happen when all seems lost.

Song Length 4:37 Genre Unique - Gospel, R & B - Religious
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Glad, Peaceful Subject Hope, Spirituality
Similar Artists Carole King, Willie Nelson Language English
Era 1970 - 1979

Lyrics

Verse:
When your world is falling down
And your tears fall to the ground
Nobody wants to lend you a helping hand
Don't despair, you're not alone;
All your cares are not your own
They are shared by every woman, child and man

Bridge:
When all you hear is thunder
And turmoil in your heart
Still there's a voice within
That sings out clear
Trust in Him to understand
When your world is torn apart
And soon your doubts and fears will disappear

Chorus:
Keep the faith alive within your heart
Forget those nagging doubts
When everything you've done has turned out wrong
Keep the faith alive within your soul
Let Jesus help you with your load
And you will find the strength to carry on

Verse:
When your plans all fall apart
You're too weak to make a new start
The specter of defeat haunts you at night
Don't give in, it's not the end
All your broken dreams will mend
Trust in Him and it will be all right

Bridge:
When you've lost the will to live
And your hopes are dead and gone
You've taken all the pain that you can take
When your skies are filled with rain
And your heart is filled with pain
Through the darkened skies the sun will creep

Repeat Chorus

Lyrics Doug Harvey Music Doug Harvey
Producer Doug Harvey Publisher Bird Ash Music
Performance Doug Harvey

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