Crying In The Chapel

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

You saw me cry ing in the (F)chap

el,

the tears I shed were tears of (C)joy.

I know the mean ing (A7)of con (D7)tent

ment,

now I am (D7)hap py (G7)with the (C)Lord.

Just a plain and sim ple (F)chap

el,

where hum ble peo ple go to (C)pray:

I pray the Lord that (A7)I’ll grow (D7)strong

er,

then as I live from day to (C)day.

(C7)I’ve

(Fm)searched and I’ve searched, but (C)I could n’t (D7)find no (D7)way on earth to gain peace of (G7)mind.

(C)Now I’m hap py in the (F)chap

el,

where peo ple are of one ac (C)cord.

We gath er in the (D7)chap

el,

just to (D7)sing and (G7)praise the (C)Lord.

Ev ’ry (C)sin ner looks for (F)some

thing

the that will put his heart at (C)ease.

I There is on ly (A7)one true (D7)an

swer,

now he must (D7)get down (G7)on his (C)knees.

Meet your neigh bor in the (F)chap

el,

where join with him in tears of (C)joy.

You’ll know the mean ing (A7)of con (D7)tent

ment,

then you’ll be hap py with the (C)Lord.

(C7)You’ll

(Fm)search and you’ll search, but (C)you’ll nev er (D7)find no (D7)way on earth to gain peace of (G7)mind.

(C)Take your trou bles to the (F)chap

el,

where get down on your knees and (C)pray.

Your bur dens will be (D7)light

er,

and you’ll (D7)sure ly (G7)find the (C)Lord.

Ev ’ry (C)sin ner looks for (C)way.

Crying In The Chapel by Elvis Presley

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Crying In The Chapel”

What key is "Crying In The Chapel" in?
"Crying In The Chapel" by Elvis Presley is in the key of C with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Crying In The Chapel" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Crying In The Chapel" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Crying In The Chapel" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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