The Louvin Brothers - Praying

Praying'
Prayin' for someone like me

Not long ago, I was thinkin' of home
And I wondered if Mama was there all alone
I thought I'd drop by, as I had before
But the sound from within made me stop at the door

She was prayin', a sound that the world seldom hears
Prayin' her words were pleading and clear
The sound of her voice, as she spoke my name
Brought tears to my eyes, my heart filled with shame
She was prayin', prayin' for someone like me

I was walking one night, I felt so alone
My heart was so heavy from the trouble I've known
I hadn't noticed, a church that was near
‘Til the sound from within seemed to be very real

She was praying a sound that the world seldom hear
Praying the churning that God loves so dear
Outside in the darkness I could not see
When I could picture them out on their knees
Praying praying for someone like me