Stormy Waters Song Lyrics and Chords by Doyle Lawson
Stormy Waters
Recorded by Doyle Lawson
Written by Henry Donohue
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Stormy waters all around me waves are rough and rolling high
But amidst it all (but amidst it all)
I plainly
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see (I plainly see)
There's a
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fairest of all havens and the keeper hears my cry
To the rock of ages (rock of ages)
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me (for
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even
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me)
Stormy waters round me (stormy waters round me)
Thunder rolls (loud the thunders roll)
How the mighty billows (how the mighty billows)
Tossed my
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soul (tossed my soul)
Lord to
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find sweet comfort (Lord to find sweet comfort)
When I see (when I look and see)
To the rock of ages (rock of ages)
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me (for
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even
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me)
Not a moment spent in slumber restlessly I sail along
Then my Savior dear (then my Savior dear)
Hears myself
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plead (hears myself plead)
Soon the
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ocean waves are peaceful and my heart breaks forth in song
To the rock of ages (rock of ages)
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me (for
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even
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me)
Repeat #2
Now the homeland I am nearing harbor lights come into view
And the welcome bells (and the welcome bells)
Ring out so
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free (ring out so free)
Just a
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few short days of sailing then I'll have a life that's new
To the rock of ages (rock of ages)
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me (for
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even
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me)
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FAQ
Who sang the the song Stormy Waters?
- The song Stormy Waters was sang by Doyle Lawson.
Who is Doyle Lawson?
- Doyle Lawson (born April 20, 1944) is an American traditional bluegrass and Southern gospel musician. He is best known as a mandolin player, vocalist, producer, and leader of the 6-man group Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Lawson was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2012.
