Story Behind The Song
I was so taken with Nina Simone's version of the song that I just had to record my own version.
Song Description
This traditional song can be enjoyed at any time of year, but it is especially good to listen to during the holidays of Christmas and New Year's.
| Song Length |
3:12 |
Genre |
New Age - Religious, Folk - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Joyful |
Subject |
God, Healing |
| Similar Artists |
Peter Gabriel, John Lennon |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
There is a balm in Gilead
To make the wounded whole
There is a balm in Gilead
To heal the sin-sick soul
If you can pray like Peter
If you can preach like Paul
Go home and tell your loved ones
He died to save us all
Traditional
Vocal Performance and Arrangement/Mix by John Paul Sharp