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Praying Time
1,272
Christian & Gospel
Praying Time was released on June 1, 1965 by Epic/Legacy as a part of the album Amen!
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AlbumAmen!
Release DateJune 1, 1965
LabelEpic/Legacy
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Staple Singers
The Staple Singers
Performer
Roebuck Staples
Roebuck Staples
Vocals
Pervis Staples
Pervis Staples
Vocals
Yvonne Staples
Yvonne Staples
Vocals
Cleotha Harris
Cleotha Harris
Vocals
Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Roebuck Staples
Roebuck Staples
Arranger, Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Nedra Olds-Neal
Nedra Olds-Neal
Producer
Mark Wilder
Mark Wilder
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

I’ve been praying a long time (haven’t got tired yet)
I’ve been praying a long time (haven’t got tired yet)
I’ve been praying a long time (haven’t got tired yet)
Too long (too long) too long (too long)
And I’m too close to my heavenly home
I’ve been suffering too long (to stop and turn around)
I’ve been suffering too long (to stop and turn around)
I’ve been suffering too long (to stop and turn around)
Too long (too long) too long (too long)
And I’m too close to my heavenly home
I’m gonna wait till (my change comes)
Too long (too long) too long (too long)
And I’m too close to my heavenly home
Well you don’t have to worry (you don’t have to fret)
I know Jesus sure will remember (he won’t forget)
(Ooh when I was hungry) he fed me
(When I was hungry) he clothed me
(In prison) he came to visit me
(When I was thirsty) you know he gave me drink
He said you make one step (and I’ll make two)
Trust him, my lord (and I will see you through)
And there’ll be joy (joy) joy (joy)
Joy (joy) joy (joy) joy (joy) joy (joy)
You know that I’m not tired
And I’m just too close (to stop and turn around)
Written by: Traditional
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