Lord, I Feel Alone

[Verse 1]
Hard pew, same row
Dust dancing in the morning glow
I got a smile on I can’t keep on
It cracks every time they sing that song
These hands shake when I fold ‘em
These eyes burn when I close ‘em
I’m hanging on by a fraying thread
Just trying to believe every word I’ve read
[Chorus]
Lord, I feel alone in a crowded choir
Every “hallelujah” just fanin’ my fire
All these heartaches, all these troubles
Piled up like stones on a graveyard double
You say You’re near to the broken like me
That You hear every beggar on his knees
My faith is strong, but it’s worn to the bone
Lord, I feel alone
Lord, I feel alone
[Verse 2]
Mama’s hands up high
Preacher’s got that thunder in his eyes
But my mind’s stuck on hospital rooms
Empty chairs and folded suits
I’ve buried love, I’ve buried plans
Lost my grip on who I am
And every “amen” cuts a little deep
When I’m just trying not to fall apart in this seat
[Chorus]
Lord, I feel alone in a crowded choir
Every “hallelujah” just fanin’ my fire
All these heartaches, all these troubles
Piled up like stones on a graveyard double
You say You’re near to the broken like me
That You hear every beggar on his knees
My faith is strong, but it’s worn to the bone
Lord, I feel alone
Lord, I feel alone
[Bridge]
If You’re in this room
In these worn-out wooden beams
In the cracked old stained glass
In the spaces in between
Then meet me in my shaking
Meet me in my doubt
‘Cause I’m singing every word I know
But I’m barely getting it out (oh Lord)
[Chorus]
Lord, I feel alone in a crowded choir
Every “hallelujah” just lifting me higher
Through these heartaches, through these troubles
You’re turning my cries into quiet mumbles
You say You’re near to the broken like me
And I’m still that beggar on his knees
My faith is strong, even when I feel thrown
So hold me when I’m torn
Lord, when I feel alone
(Yeah) Lord, when I feel alone

country, Slow modern country-gospel ballad; male vocals leading a small church choir. Start sparse with soft piano and brushed drums, then let warm organ, fiddle swells, and harmony voices bloom in the chorus. Verses intimate and close-mic; choruses rise with stacked choir responses and a steady backbeat. Subtle steel guitar weaves through the bridge, final chorus drops to near a cappella then swells for a goosebump finish., male vocals, strong