Gods Gonna Cut You Down
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You can run on for a long time,
Dsus2 Am
Run on for a long time,
Am
Run on for a long time,
C Dsus2 Em Am
Sooner or later, God'll cut you down.
C Dsus2 Em Am
Sooner or later, God'll cut you down.
[Verse 1]
Am
Well, my goodness gracious, let me give you the news.
Dsus2 Am
My head's been wet with the midnight dew.
Am
I've been down on bended knee,
Dsus2 Am
talkin' to the man from Galilee.
Am
He spoke to me with a voice so sweet,
Dsus2 Am
I thought I heard the shuffle of angels’ feet.
Am
He called my name and my heart stood still,
Dsus2*
Well, He said "Shawn, go do my will"...
[Chorus 2]
Am
Go and tell that long tongue liar,
Am
Go and tell that midnight rider,
Am
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the backbiter,
C Dsus2 Em Am
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down.
C Dsus2 Em Am
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down.
[Verse 2]
Am
Well, you may throw your rock, hide your hand,
Dsus2 Am
workin' in the dark against your fellow man.
Am
As sure as God made black and white,
Dsus2 Am
What's done in the dark, will be brought to the light.
[Chorus 1]
Am
You can run on for a long time,
Dsus2 Am
Run on for a long time,
Am
Run on for a long time,
C Dsus2 Em Am
Sooner or later, God'll cut you down.
C Dsus2 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 rambler, the gambler, the backbiter,
C Dsus2 Em Am
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down.
C Dsus2 Em Am
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down.
C Dsus2 Em Am
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down.
How to play Gods Gonna Cut You Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dsus2. 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.