I have seen references to earlier versions from the 1800s, but all of these that i have been able to examine are actually a totally different hymn titled tempted and tried, written by frances ridley havergal. Verse 1 g c g tempted and tried were oft made to wonder g a d why it should be thus all the day long g c g while there are others living about us g d g never molested though in the wrong chorus g c g farther along well know all about it g a d farther along well understand why g c g cheer up my brother live in the. Tempted and tried were oft made to wonder why it should be thus all the. Farther along well know more about it hymn with lyrics bible verses about hope of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of david and over his kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever more. Tempted and tried, were oft made to wonder why it should be thus all the day long while there are others living about us never molested, though in the wrong when. The song details tab gives you detailed information about this song, farther along. Farther along lyrics and chords farther along song lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only.
William buel stevens was born in 1862 in the lawnridge community of scotland county missouri. Print and download lead sheets for farther along composed by william b. Good old hymns farther along lyrics, sheetmusic, midi. Elvis aaron presley january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977 was an american singer and actor. Farther along is an american southern gospel song of disputed authorship. This vintage hymn may sound familiar to many of us. Presley was born in tupelo, mississippi, and relocated to memphis, tennessee, with his family when he was years old. Stevens includes complete lyrics in f major transposable. Wikipedia article the song farther along or further along is an old christian southern hymn. There are several attributions for the authorship of this song. G c g while there are others living about us, d g c g never molested, though in the wrong. Christian hymnal song classiccontemporary, for worship and praise. Sometimes i wonder why i must suffer, go in the rain, the cold, and the snow, when there are many living in comfort, giving no heed to all i can do. Farther along is an 8 x 10 original art print made with a hymn from a vintage hymnal with.
Elvis presley farther along sheet music in f major. Print and download farther along sheet music by elvis presley. Song search this product is available for purchase worldwide. Tempted and tried, were oft made to wonder why it should take us all the day long while there are others living about us never molested though in the wrong farther along well know all about it farther along well understand why cheer up my brother, live in the sunshine well understand it all by and by when we see jesus coming in glory when. Fletcher, an itinerant preacher, while he was traveling to the indian territories by train. The lyrics are honest and struggle with seeing how things make sense, but always come back to the promise that well understand why farther along. Watch official video, print or download text in pdf. Sheet music is available in two formats, pdf and scorch, and you can select your preference above. Father, on this day of days, in thy house we give thee praise. Tempted and tried were oft made to wonder why it should be thus all the day long while there are others living about us never molested though in the wrong chorus farther along well know all about it farther along well understand why cheer up my brother live in the sunshine well understand it all by and by when death has come and taken our. Farther along well know more about it hymn with lyrics. The lyrics to the song were written in 1911 by rev.
His father, buel stevens was arrested along with a group of 80. Hope you enjoy this good old gospel hymn, farther along well understand why, be sure and watch it in hd. Cheer up, my brother, live in the sunshine, well understand it all by and by. Authoritative information about the hymn text farther along, with lyrics, midi files, and piano resources. Farther along backing track, karaoke, minus one cmm. Jones wrote the following in the gospel guardian about this hymn. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in f major. Farther along verse 1 c f c tempted and tried were oft made to wonder d g why it should be thus all the day long c f c while there are others living about us g7 c never. Tempted and tried were oft made to wonder why it should be thus all the day long while there are others living about us never molested though in the wrong.
Farther along well know all about it farther along well understand why cheer up my brother live in the sunshine well understand it all by and by. Stevens quality music for congregational singing, prepared by church musicians. Farther along by marisa anderson, released 17 november 2017 farther along lyrics by reverend w. Farther along well know more about it farther along well understand why cheer up my brother live in the sunshine well understand it all by and by submit corrections. Farther along good old hymns farther along lyrics, sheetmusic, midi, mp3 audio and pdf. The oldest known print edition is in the 1911 hymnal select hymns for christian. The chords provided are my interpretation and their accuracy is not guaranteed. So the whole song is wrestling with things that dont make sense in the world now. Farther along is a doublelp set of all the newly remastered bonus material from the complete trio collection by dolly parton, linda ronstadt, and emmylou harris. Farther along is a southern gospel song published by the stampsbaxter music company.
Farther along is one of those songs in which words and music blend almost perfectly to present a wonderful message of faith. Tempted and tried will oft me to wonder why it should be thus all the day long while there are others living about us never molested, though in the wrong. Brad paisley farther along intro d bm a d g d verse a d d7 g d tempted and tried were often made to wonder, g d bm e a a7 why it should be thus all the day long. Farther along lyrics and chords are here solely for your pleasure. Tempted and tried, were oft made to wonder why it should be thus all the day long. Farther along tempted and tried, were oft made to wonder, why it should be thus, all the day long. Farther along original key performance track without background vocals music download. Farther along randy travis key bb verse g c g tempted and tried we. The repeated theme is that, farther along in heaven, perhaps, the truth will be revealed.
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While there are others living about us, never molested, though in the wrong. Large range of public domain old traditional hymns and modern songs. Cheer up, my brother, live in the sunshine, well understand it all. Tempted and tried, were oft made to wonder why it should be thus all day long while there are others living about us never molested though in the wrong when death. Johnny cash farther along chords ultimate guitar archive. Farther along well know more about it, farther along well understand why. Tempted and tried were oft made to wonder why it should be thus all the day long while there are others living about us never molested, though in the wrong farther along well know more about it farther along well understand why cheer up my brother live in the sunshine well understand it all by and by when death has come and taken our loved. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of gaither music group hse. The earliest known instance of farther along or further along, originally is in select hymns for christian worship and general gospel service anderson, ind gospel trumpet, 1911.
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