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Lyr Req: I Was There When It Happened (Johnny Cash

03 May 00 - 11:41 AM (#222250)
Subject: I Was There When It Happened - gospel
From: GUEST, plange@snet.net

Hi, this is a Johnny Cash song from the fifties. I think it was on one of his early Sun albums, but I'd sure like to get the lyrics. Thanks. Peter Lange Thompson, CT

03 May 00 - 12:37 PM (#222283)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Was There When It Happened - gospe
From: Sorcha

This (click) it?

23 Apr 10 - 12:23 AM (#2892518)
Subject: Lyr Add: I WAS THERE WHEN IT HAPPENED (Davis/Jones
From: Jim Dixon

I WAS THERE WHEN IT HAPPENED
Words and music by Jimmie Davis and Fern Jones, ©1954.
As recorded by Jimmie Davis, 1955.

1. There are some people – who say we cannot tell
Whether we are saved or – whether all is well.
They say we only can hope and – trust that it is so.
I was there when it happened, and I guess I ought to know.

CHORUS: Yes, I know when Jesus saved me, (saved my soul)
The very moment he forgave me, (made me whole)
Took away my heavy burdens and he gave me peace within. (sweet peace within)
Satan can't make me doubt it. (can't make me doubt it)
I'm really gonna shout it. (I'm gonna shout it)
I was there when it happened, and I guess I ought to know.

2. I don't care who tells me – salvation is not real.
Though the world may argue – that we cannot feel
The heavy burden lifted and the vile sin go,
I was there when it happened, and I guess I ought to know. CHORUS