Gods Gonna Cut You Down
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You can run on for a long time,
Am
Run on for a long time,
Am
Run on for a long time,
C Dm Em Am
Sooner, or later, God'll cut you down.
C Dm Em Am
Sooner, or later, God'll cut you down.
[Chorus 2]
Am
Go and tell that long tongue liar,
Am
Go and tell that midnight rider,
Am
Tell the rambiler, the gambler, the back biter,
C Dm Em Am
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down.
C Dm Em Am
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down.
[Verse 1]
Am
Well my goodness gracious, let me tell you the news.
Am
My heads been wet with the midnight dew.
Am
I've been down on bended knee,
Am
talkin to the man from Galiee.
Am
He spoke to me in a voice so sweet,
Am
I thought I heard the shuffle of angels feet.
Am
He called my name and my heart stood still,
Am*
When He said "John go do my will"
[Chorus 1]
Am
You can run on for a long time,
Am
Run on for a long time,
Am
Run on for a long time,
C Dm Em Am
Sooner, or later, God'll cut you down.
C Dm Em Am
Sooner, or later, God'll cut you down.
[Instrumental]
C Dm Em Am (x2)
[Verse 2]
Am
You may throw your rock, hide your hand,
Am
Workin in the dark against your fellow man.
Am
But as sure as God made black and white,
Am
What's done in the dark, will be brought to the light
[Chorus 1]
Am
So run on for a long time,
Am
Run on for a long time,
Am
Run on for a long time,
C Dm Em Am
Sooner, or later, God'll cut you down.
C Dm Em Am
Sooner, or later, God'll cut you down.
[Chorus 2]
Am
Tell that long tongue liar,
Am
Go and tell that midnight rider,
Am
Tell the rambiler, the gambler, the back biter,
C Dm Em Am
Sooner, or later, God'll cut you down.
C Dm Em Am
Sooner, or later, God'll cut you down.
C Dm Em Am
Sooner, or later, God'll cut you down.
How to play Gods Gonna Cut You Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.