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[Verse 1]
CLong years ago when out in sin
I had no hope Dno peace witGhin
Down on my Cknees in agonAmy
I prayed to CJesus aFnd He Cgladly Gset me Cfree
[Chorus]
CI never shall forget the day
CAnd all the burdens of my soul were rDolled aGway
It made me Chappy, be glad and Amfree
I'll sing and Cshout it, FGod means CeveryGthing to Cme
[Verse 2]
CNow I can feel, him at my side
My fewer steps, Dhe comes to Gguide
When trials Ccome, he comforts Amme
To faith in Chim or Fsin I Chave a GvictoCry
[Chorus]
CI never shall forget the day
CAnd all the burdens of my soul were rDolled aGway
It made me Chappy, be glad and Amfree
I'll sing and Cshout it, FGod means CeveryGthing to Cme
[Verse 3]
COh, sinner come to Jesus Cnow
At His dear feet Djust humbly Gbow
Confess to CHim your every Amsin
He'll save and Ccleanse you, Fgive you Cpeace and Gjoy withCin
[Chorus]
CI never shall forget the day
CAnd all the burdens of my soul were rDolled aGway
It made me Chappy, be glad and Amfree
I'll sing and Cshout it, FGod means CeveryGthing to Cme

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The story behind the song

Though the song's exact origins aren't detailed, "I Never Shall Forget The Day" clearly draws from Iris DeMent's Pentecostal upbringing and deep connection to gospel music. It speaks of a profound personal transformation, a moment when one leaves a life "out in sin" to find a comforting presence "at my side." This sense of spiritual peace and joy within is a central theme in DeMent's work, often reflecting the powerful, heartfelt singing she heard from her mother. It's a song of remembrance and renewal, capturing the feeling of a soul finding its way home.

AI-written from these sources:Iris DeMent — Wikipedia ↗

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I Never Shall Forget The Day

by Iris DeMent

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[Verse 1]

Long years ago when out in sin

D G

I had no hope no peace within

C Am

Down on my knees in agony

C F C G C

I prayed to Jesus and He gladly set me free

[Chorus]

I never shall forget the day

C D G

And all the burdens of my soul were rolled away

C Am

It made me happy, be glad and free

C F C G C

I'll sing and shout it, God means everything to me

[Verse 2]

Now I can feel, him at my side

D G

My fewer steps, he comes to guide

C Am

When trials come, he comforts me

C F C G C

To faith in him or sin I have a victory

[Chorus]

I never shall forget the day

C D G

And all the burdens of my soul were rolled away

C Am

It made me happy, be glad and free

C F C G C

I'll sing and shout it, God means everything to me

[Verse 3]

C C

Oh, sinner come to Jesus now

D G

At His dear feet just humbly bow

C Am

Confess to Him your every sin

C F C G C

He'll save and cleanse you, give you peace and joy within

[Chorus]

I never shall forget the day

C D G

And all the burdens of my soul were rolled away

C Am

It made me happy, be glad and free

C F C G C

I'll sing and shout it, God means everything to me

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