[KEY: A-minor → C-major] [TEMPO: 72 → 96 → 84 BPM] [ENGLISH LYRICS – keeping original rhyme-scheme and syllable stress] [verse-1] You cry to the Father—still no reply, Your soul keeps on asking, “Oh Lord, why?” Not the counsel of mortals, not friends’ advice, But communion with God—His voice will suffice. [chorus] Maybe once more, when life’s at its worst, You need to bend knees, converse with Him first; In the hush of the night, let your whisper arise— Fall down on your knees, let your heart vocalize. [verse-2] You cry to the Father—still no reply, Strength keeps on fading—how hard you try; A tender voice inward, again and again, Says, “Stand on your knees—let the talking begin.” [chorus] Maybe once more, when life’s at its worst, You need to bend knees, converse with Him first; In the hush of the night, let your whisper arise— Fall down on your knees, let your heart vocalize. [verse-3] You cry to the Father—still no reply, Faith starts to waver beneath every sigh; But your tears and your groans are already known— They’re counted and kept by the Father alone. [bridge] [spoken] Every sigh, every tear—already counted, already near… [final chorus – rall.] Maybe once more, when life’s at its worst, You need to bend knees, converse with Him first; In the hush of the night, let your whisper arise— Fall down on your knees, let your heart vocalize.
