SONGS : LYRICS : A PLACE WHERE I BELONG

A PLACE WHERE I BELONG (ORIGINAL VERSION)

Music and Lyrics by HARRY LEWIS

When trembling I requested the Lord my life to bless,

Right then, in but a whisper, I heard the answer, “Yes!”

And so began a journey and this became the song

That led me to a place where I belong—

A place of celebration where arms are open wide

And love without conditions fills me with a pride

To help me face the future courageously and strong

Because I have a place where I belong.

I knew there would be trials and there would be a cost

To openly embrace the truth and find the faith I lost.

My will became like iron and like a lightning rod,

When I forgave with all my heart, then I was touched by God!

And now my life is better; my gratitude, immense.

I’ve gained a precious wisdom— at last, it all makes sense.

I see that being diff’rent doesn’t make me wrong

And I deserve a place where I belong.

No longer am I searching so empty and alone

For here is where my cup is full, this place I call my own.

It’s here I learned the secret I chose to understand:

That when I say, “I’m what I am,” I reach the Promised Land!

How often I remember my silent first request—

The feeling of surrender the moment I heard, “Yes!”

That’s when I broke my silence with praise and with a song.

And then I found my Soul.

And then I found my Self.

And then I found a place where I belong.

I’m here where I belong.

© Harry Lewis 1997 (SOCAN) All rights reserved. Heartsounds Ltd. “Taking dictation from the heart.”

A PLACE WHERE I BELONG (REVISED VERSION)

Music and Lyrics by HARRY LEWIS

When I was lost and lonely, afraid and so unsure,

I saw there, in the distance, a single open door;

And so began a journey and this became the song

That led me to a place where I belong—

A place of celebration where arms are open wide

And love without conditions fills me with a pride

To help me face the future courageously and strong

Because I have a place where I belong.

I knew there would be trials and there would be a cost

To openly embrace the truth and find the life I lost.

My will became like iron and slowly I would see

When I forgave with all my heart, the past would set me free!

And now my life is better, my gratitude, immense.

I’ve gained a precious wisdom, at last it all makes sense;

I see that being diff’rent doesn’t make me wrong

And I deserve a place where I belong.

No longer am I searching, unhappy and alone,

For here is where my fam’ly is—the friends I call my own.

From them I learned the secret I cherish more and more:

Each time I say, “I’m what I am,” I open up a door!

How often I remember arriving at this place—

The feeling of elation, the tears upon my face;

That’s when I broke my silence and this became my song,

And then I found real Love.

And then I found true Peace.

And then I found a Place where I belong.

I’m here where I belong.

© Harry Lewis 1997 (SOCAN) All rights reserved. Heartsounds Ltd. “Taking dictation from the heart.”