About The Song
Hank Williams, a country music legend, left behind a priceless musical treasure, with melodies and lyrics that go deep into people’s hearts. One of his most outstanding works is “Lord Build Me a Cabin”, a song with a deep spiritual sound, expressing his belief and desire for a simple, peaceful life.
“Lord Built Me a Cabin” was composed in 1947, when Williams was at the peak of his career. The song is the sincere prayer of a man who longs to escape the noise and bustle of urban life, to find nature and peace of mind.
“Lord, build me a cabin in the pines, where the sun shines all day long…”
The lyrics begin with the image of a small wooden house located in the middle of a cool green pine forest, where the bright sunlight always shines. This is a symbol of the simple, simple life that Williams always wished for.
“I want peace and I want quiet, Lord, and I want to be left alone…”
Williams sings about wanting to live in peace and quiet, away from the noise and troubles of life. Here, you can find peace in your soul and connect with God.
“I want to live alone with my loved ones, and serve You till I die…”
Family is an important part of Williams’ life. He wishes to live next to his loved ones, share simple moments together and nurture family love.
“Lord Built Me a Cabin” is a simple but meaningful song. It shows faith in God, desire for a simple life and family values. Williams’ warm, heartfelt voice makes the song even more profound and touching.
With its gentle, profound melody and simple lyrics, “Lord Built Me a Cabin” has become one of Hank Williams’s most beloved songs. It is a praise for a simple, peaceful life and a prayer for a peaceful soul, oriented towards the true values of life.
This song is a precious gift that Hank Williams gave to music lovers, and it will continue to resonate forever in the hearts of country music lovers around the world.
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Lyric
Here is a hymn that a lot of you have been requestingIt’s an awful fineAll the boys and myselfLord Build Me A Cabin In The Corner Of Glory LandMany years I’ve been lookin’ for a place to call homeBut I fail yet to find it, so I must travel onI don’t care for fine mansions on earth’s sinkin’ sandLord, build me a cabin in the corner of glory landLord, build me a cabin in the corner of glory landIn the shade of the tree of life that it may ever standWhere I can just hear the angels sing and shake Jesus’ handLord, build me a cabin in the corner of glory landBlessed Lord, I’m not askin’ to live in the midstFor I know I’m not worthy of such splendor as thisBut I’m askin’ for mercy while humbly I standLord, build me a cabin in the corner of glory landLord, build me a cabin in the corner of glory landIn the shade of the tree of life that it may ever standWhere I can just hear the angels sing and shake Jesus’ handLord, build me a cabin in the corner of glory landI have many loved one’s who’ve gone on this wayOn the grapevine of mournin’ shall I hear them sayCome and join in the singin’ and play in our bandLord, build me a cabin in the corner of glory landLord, build me a cabin in the corner of glory landIn the shade of the tree of life that it may ever standWhere I can just hear the angels sing and shake Jesus’ handLord, build me a cabin in the corner of glory landYes sir, that’s all right