Elvis Presley was known for his versatile musical style, and he often incorporated gospel music into his performances. His love for gospel was rooted in his upbringing and his association with gospel quartets and musicians. “If the Lord Wasn’t Walking by My Side” is just one example of the gospel songs he recorded and performed throughout his career.
The song’s lyrics convey a sense of reliance on faith and the idea that one’s journey through life is guided and protected by a higher power. It’s a reflection of Presley’s spiritual side and his desire to connect with audiences on a deeper level through his music.
Overall, “If the Lord Wasn’t Walking by My Side” showcases Elvis Presley’s ability to deliver heartfelt performances in various genres, including gospel, and his desire to express his faith through his music.
Lyrics:
I don’t know just what I’d do
If the Lord wasn’t walking by my side
When I was drifting (when I was drifting on the sea of a despair)
and I was wandering (I was wandering if Jehovah’s up there)
When Jesus found me,(Jesus found me in my sinful life)
he heard me praying (he heard me praying on my knees at night)
Now I’m singing (Now I’m singing this happy song)
because I’m happy (because I’m happy as I go along)
And I don’t know (I don’t know) just what I’d do
If the Lord wasn’t walking by my side
What would I do, (What would I do when a tear fills my eyes)
what would I do (What would I do when it’s my time to die)
Well I’d be lonely, discouraged
Burdened on the way
If the Lord wasn’t walking by my side every day
I’d be so friendless (I’d be friendless all alone and blue)
and I’d be helpless (I’d be helpless, wouldn’t know what to do)
And I don’t know (I don’t know) just what I’d do
If the Lord wasn’t walking by my side
(What would I do) What would I do when the tears fill my eyes
(What would I do) What would I do when it’s my time to die
(I’d be lonely, discouraged, burdened on the way)
If the Lord wasn’t walking by my side every day
I’d be so friendless, (I’d be friendless all alone and blue)
I’d be so helpless (I’d be helpless, wouldn’t know what to do)
And I don’t know (I don’t know) just what I’d do
If the Lord wasn’t walking by my side every day
If the Lord (wasn’t walking) wasn’t walking by my side
(wasn’t walking by my side)