Album: Called

Genre: Folk Ballad

Theme: Struggle & Surrender

About This Song:

Life is hard, and seasons of pain can feel overwhelming. When Tears Fall follows the path of the Psalms: honest lament, raw crying out, and steady hope. It names our weariness and loneliness while anchoring us in truth — the Lord hears, He is near, and He rescues. Even in the storm, we may not see what God is doing. He walks with us, sees the joy waiting on the other side, and calls us to trust Him. The song ends softly, not with arrival, but with trust — singing thankfulness for His work and His plans, even before the full joy comes. Hang on. Take another step. Your dance is coming. “You changed my sorrow into dancing… my heart will sing to You forever.”

When Tears Fall

VERSE 1
Psalm 6:6 I am worn out from my groaning. Every night I flood my bed with tears, drench my couch with weeping
Psalm 13:2 How long must I wrestle, sorrow in my heart each day

CHORUS
Psalm 145:18 The Lord is near to all who call on him sincerely
Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry out, the Lord hears; rescues them from all their troubles

VERSE 2
Psalm 22:11 Trouble is near, there is no one to help
Psalm 102:2 Do not hide your face from me , turn your ear to me, answer me quickly
Psalm 25:16 Have mercy on me, I am lonely and hurting

CHORUS
Psalm 145:18 The Lord is near to all who call on him sincerely
Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry out, the Lord hears; rescues them from all their troubles

BRIDGE
Psalm 42:11 – Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? Hope in God! I shall still praise him, my Savior, my God

CHORUS
Psalm 145:18 The Lord is near to all who call on him sincerely
Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry out, the Lord hears; rescues them from all their troubles

ENDING
Psalm 30:11 You changed my sorrow into dancing; you covered me with joy
Psalm 30:12 My heart will sing to you, I will give thanks to you forever

Psalm 30:11 You changed my sorrow into dancing
Psalm 30:12 My heart will sing to you forever

Psalm 145:18 The Lord is near
Psalm 34:17 The Lord hears
Psalm 42:11 Hope in God! I shall still praise him
Psalm 145:18 The Lord is near

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