Jesus Was Here

Story Behind The Song

I found these words carved into a motel table and the song was born. Jesus Was Here.

Song Description

Man prays for a cabin in the smokies to write his songs. Writes one and finds that the money from the song allowed him to have what he had prayed for.

Song Length 2:58 Genre Country - Bluegrass, Country - Religious
Tempo Medium Fast (131 - 150) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Content Subject Religion
Language English Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Jesus Was Here



All he ever wanted was a cabin in the Smokies.

A place to write his music, do some fishing on the side.

He prayed every day for a way to make it happen.

And vowed that he'd keep trying until the day he died.



Then one night in a Motel 6 a song rolled off his Gibson.

He knew without a doubt was in answer to his prayers.

Inspired by the words he found carved in an old wood table.

Three words so simple, "Jesus was here".



Chorus:

Jesus was here, he walked where you're walking.

He knows what you're feeling, so don't feel alone.

Jesus was here. He died for your sinning and now he lives again

Just to welcome you home.



Now people stopped and listened to the words he had written.

A story 'bout a savior living in a foreign land.

It talked about his life and how he offered them salvation.

And how some of them repaid him with nails in his hands.



The song became a big hit, made folks a little kinder.

A gentle reminder of the way to live your life.

And as for the table, it's sitting in the cabin,

proudly displayed with these simple words inscribed.



Chorus:

Jesus was here, he walked where you're walking.

He knows what you're feeling, so don't feel alone.

Jesus was here. He died for your sinning and now he lives again

Just to welcome you home.

Lyrics Dan Stiles Music Dan Stiles
Producer Soundworks Performance Dan Stiles

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