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I Believe in the Man in the Sky
Words & Music:
Richard HowardThe steps that lead to any church
Form a stairway to a star
They're part of God and should be trod
More often than they are
I believe in the man in the sky
I believe with his help I’ll get by
My footsteps may falter
My eyes may grow dim
But he's my Gibraltar
I'm trusting in him
Though a sparrow is all I may be
On me he will still keep an eye
Yes I’m singing his praise
Till the end of my days
I believe in the man in the sky
Sparrow, sparrow am I
Keep an eye
Yes I’m singing his praise
Till the end of my days
I believe in the man in the sky Recorded:
1960/10/30, first released on
His Hand in MineReactions
The way he sings "sparrow am I". Just wonderful. He has such a unique voice on this song. Doesn't really sound like Elvis. But then, Elvis has so many different voices throughout his career. He is amazing.
brilliant,every word on this track and even the entire album was crystal clear and a joy to listen to.i to find that the HGTA album is slightly muffled (and i do have a very good stero system ) especially when compared to this one.5 stars
fantastic recording. Love it!
Recorded when, IMO, Elvis was at his peek. His voice on the full album of HHIM was great. And leaving 'Chapel' until '65 was in hindsite a master stroke. These are all gems, the 60's recordings.
Always one of my favorite Elvis gospel songs...Great backing by the Jordinaires and perfect vocals by Elvis. 5 stars!
My favorite on the His Hand in Mine album.
5 stars both the album and song.
I like this song. He sings it with such feeling, and ease, And the song flows nice. Great arrangement.
Elvis was a great gospelsinger. Can't help lovin' this one.
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