When I Call, He Hears Me

country gospel, country-swing, Memphis blues

[Intro – Blues Piano, Upright Bass, Gentle Swing]
[Bubba – Spoken]
Psalm number four.
Ever lay awake with a whole lot on your mind?
David had nights like that.
But he knew Who to call.

[Verse 1 – Bubba]
When I call, Lord, hear me,
Like You heard me before.
When the walls were closing in,
You gave my spirit room for more.
There's a crowd out there chasing
Every shiny little lie,
But I won't trade Your goodness
For a thousand painted skies.

[Darlene – Response]
He hears you in the morning,
He hears you late at night.

[Chorus – Both]
When I call, He hears me,
When I fall, He lifts my head.
I can lay my worries down
And leave tomorrow up ahead.
There's a gladness in my heart
No money in this world can buy.
When I call, He hears me,
And I can rest tonight.

[Verse 2 – Bubba]
When my temper starts to rise
And my words are running wild,
I can sit there in the quiet
For a little while.
On my bed, I search my heart,
Let the angry thunder cease.
Put my trust in what is right,
Let the Lord restore my peace.

[Darlene – Response]
Be still and search your heart now,
Let the truth come shining through.

[Instrumental – Honky-Tonk Piano, Hohner Comet Harmonica]
[Gentle fiddle and acoustic guitar answer]

[Bridge – Call and Response]
[Bubba]
Folks keep asking, "Where's the good?"

[Darlene]
Lord, let Your face shine bright!

[Bubba]
They can count their grain and riches—

[Darlene]
But You give joy tonight!

[Bubba]
Not every question has an answer—

[Darlene]
Not every road is clear—

[Both]
But the God who hears us calling
Is the God who's always near.

[Final Verse – Tempo Eases, Soft Organ]
[Bubba]
Now the porch light's getting dim,
And the stars are shining through.
I've said everything I needed,
Lord, the rest belongs to You.
So I close my eyes in quiet,
Let the nighttime settle deep.
For You alone, Lord, keep me safe,
And in Your peace I'll sleep.

[Final Chorus – Soft Duet]
When I call, He hears me,
When I fall, He lifts my head.
I can lay my worries down
And leave tomorrow up ahead.
There's a gladness in my heart
No money in this world can buy.
When I call, He hears me,
And I can rest tonight.

[Outro – Piano and Harmonica Fade]
[Darlene – Softly Sung]
In peace I'll lie down...

[Bubba – Softly Sung]
In peace I'll sleep...

[Both]
For You alone, Lord,
Keep us safe.

[Bubba – Spoken]
Good night from the holler.
Amen.

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[Intro – Blues Piano, Upright Bass, Gentle Swing] [Bubba – Spoken] Psalm number four. Ever lay awake with a whole lot on your mind? David had nights like that. But he knew Who to call. [Verse 1 – Bubba] When I call, Lord, hear me, Like You heard me before. When the walls were closing in, You gave my spirit room for more. There's a crowd out there chasing Every shiny little lie, But I won't trade Your goodness For a thousand painted skies. [Darlene – Response] He hears you in the morning, He hears you late at night. [Chorus – Both] When I call, He hears me, When I fall, He lifts my head. I can lay my worries down And leave tomorrow up ahead. There's a gladness in my heart No money in this world can buy. When I call, He hears me, And I can rest tonight. [Verse 2 – Bubba] When my temper starts to rise And my words are running wild, I can sit there in the quiet For a little while. On my bed, I search my heart, Let the angry thunder cease. Put my trust in what is right, Let the Lord restore my peace. [Darlene – Response] Be still and search your heart now, Let the truth come shining through. [Chorus – Both] When I call, He hears me, When I fall, He lifts my head. I can lay my worries down And leave tomorrow up ahead. There's a gladness in my heart No money in this world can buy. When I call, He hears me, And I can rest tonight. [Instrumental – Honky-Tonk Piano, Hohner Comet Harmonica] [Gentle fiddle and acoustic guitar answer] [Bridge – Call and Response] [Bubba] Folks keep asking, "Where's the good?" [Darlene] Lord, let Your face shine bright! [Bubba] They can count their grain and riches— [Darlene] But You give joy tonight! [Bubba] Not every question has an answer— [Darlene] Not every road is clear— [Both] But the God who hears us calling Is the God who's always near. [Final Verse – Tempo Eases, Soft Organ] [Bubba] Now the porch light's getting dim, And the stars are shining through. I've said everything I needed, Lord, the rest belongs to You. So I close my eyes in quiet, Let the nighttime settle deep. For You alone, Lord, keep me safe, And in Your peace I'll sleep. [Final Chorus – Soft Duet] When I call, He hears me, When I fall, He lifts my head. I can lay my worries down And leave tomorrow up ahead. There's a gladness in my heart No money in this world can buy. When I call, He hears me, And I can rest tonight. [Outro – Piano and Harmonica Fade] [Darlene – Softly Sung] In peace I'll lie down... [Bubba – Softly Sung] In peace I'll sleep... [Both] For You alone, Lord, Keep us safe. [Bubba – Spoken] Good night from the holler. Amen.

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