Crying In The Chapel
The Platters · Other Songs - The Platters
You saw me crying in the chapel
The tears I shed were tears of joy
I know the meaning of contentment
I am happy with the Lord
Just a plain and simple chapel
Where all good people go to pray
I prayed the Lord that I'll grow stronger
As I live from day to day
I searched and I searched but I couldn't find
No way on earth to find peace of mind
Now I'm happy in the chapel
Where people are of one accord
Yes, we gather in the chapel
Just to sing and praise the Lord
You'll search and you'll search but you'll never find
No way on earth to find peace of mind
Take your troubles to the chapel
Get down on your knees and pray
Then your burdens will be lighter
And you'll surely find a way
The tears I shed were tears of joy
I know the meaning of contentment
I am happy with the Lord
Just a plain and simple chapel
Where all good people go to pray
I prayed the Lord that I'll grow stronger
As I live from day to day
I searched and I searched but I couldn't find
No way on earth to find peace of mind
Now I'm happy in the chapel
Where people are of one accord
Yes, we gather in the chapel
Just to sing and praise the Lord
You'll search and you'll search but you'll never find
No way on earth to find peace of mind
Take your troubles to the chapel
Get down on your knees and pray
Then your burdens will be lighter
And you'll surely find a way
Crying In The Chapel
Released by The Platters in 1957, "Crying In The Chapel" stands as a defining example of the group's signature doo-wop and gospel-influenced sound. The track features the band's iconic falsetto harmonies and a soulful arrangement that blended R&B with religious themes, reflecting the spiritual depth often present in their recordings. As a staple of the Motown and early soul catalogues, the song exemplifies the era's emphasis on vocal precision and emotional delivery. Its enduring popularity highlights The Platters' significant contribution to the development of American vocal harmony and their lasting influence on subsequent generations of soul and R&B artists.