God's Gonna Cut You Down II A Life In Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash

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The eighth song for my ”A Life In Black: A Tribute To Johnny Cash” series is here! "God's Gonna Cut You Down" is an old traditional song without a known writer, but Johnny Cash made it his own. I love this song and I've been singing it for many years now. Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed it!
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REDORDED BY:
Christian Larsson
PRODUCED BY:
Christian Larsson
MIXED BY:
Christian Larsson & Martin Kristoffersson
MASTERED BY:
Cutting Room
LYRICS
You can run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Sooner or later God'll cut you down
Sooner or later God'll cut you down
Go tell that long tongue liar
Go and tell that midnight rider
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Well my goodness gracious let me tell you the news
My head's been wet with the midnight dew
I've been down on bended knee
Talkin' to the man from Galilee
He spoke to me in a voice so sweet
I thought I heard the shuffle of the angel's feet
He called my name and my heart stood still
When he said, "John, go do my will!"
Go tell that long tongue liar
Go and tell that midnight rider
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
You can run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Sooner or later God'll cut you down
Sooner or later God'll cut you down
Well you may throw your rock and hide your hand
Workin' in the dark against your fellow man
But as sure as God made black and white
What's done in the dark will be brought to the light
You can run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Sooner or later God'll cut you down
Sooner or later God'll cut you down
Go tell that long tongue liar
Go and tell that midnight rider
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut you down
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut you down
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut you down
#ALifeInBlack #JohnnyCash #GodsGonnaCutYouDown

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[@justme-yr2xf]

Your an Evil Doppleganger Like Kid Rock

[@estadewberry9074]

💝

[@johnsheppard1673]

Everyone is responsible. No one escapes that. This is the judgement. Everyone is guilty.

[@bradgailey4596]

Raw rich talent!

[@vincentvalentine142]

I subscribed. You are very talented sir. Every time I hear your deep voice. I automatically think I'd love to hear Misty Mountains and Ghostrider In The Sky. Keep up the amazing videos.

[@combine6439]

Johnny would be proud to see someone as talented as you

[@combine6439]

@Thomas Hardyman pretty well actually

[@jhil8530]

Dame Mussolini be a cash fan

[@bernardo5211]

@@combine6439 I'm glad it's okay there, because I'm not going to save your ass in Africa again

[@combine6439]

@@bernardo5211 come on now Rommel let's not be hasty

[@combine6439]

@@jhil8530 damn straight

[@thejfj]

Oh shit one of my favorite songs

[@carolynpowell5304]

JFJ I love your videos

[@sirdovahkiin7548]

Oh cool JFJ's here

[@garrickberry3175]

SOCK!

[@tingtingshiny2877]

Me too

[@stormcloakrebellion609]

I wouldn't expect you here wazzup man

[@dawnlapka2433]

Catholic or Protestant, Johnny would be proud of this singer, right here. This is real ministry.

[@user-cd6yc8rq6f]

Or Orthodox:))

[@dawnlapka2433]

@@user-cd6yc8rq6f Right on! That too!👍

[@susanmoran2154]

You tell the truth Dawn. It's a powerful song.

[@mcelaris]

@@user-cd6yc8rq6f έτσι είναι πατριωτισα 👍

[@dominique6259]

i'm only Christian

[@minitooth3235]

You know it's serious when Christian sings with his eyes open.

[@ChristianLarsson]

Dead serious! 👀

[@WillColeman1992]

@@phoarey Praying that Jesus, who is and was incarnate deity and man, removes the scales of unbelief from your eyes. Read the New Testament with unbiased eyes and you will not hold the latter two doctrinal points that you mentioned. Middle eastern...yes and it doesn't matter "are not all nations of one blood." Socialist...no "You shall not covet your neighbors' property/belongings." Indeterminate gender..."Son of God" and "There is one mediator between God and man, the MAN Christ Jesus." Repent and believe Jesus Christ died for your sins and rose again (1 Cor. 15:1-4) or an eternal hell awaits you. You have been warned. Choose wisely. In Christ Jesus, will

[@minitooth3235]

Guys what the hell, I didn't want a religious debate...

[@Shiftinggers]

@@phoarey 1. Objectively wrong. Look at how the average Lebanese, Syrian or Israeli looks like 2. Objectively wrong. Jesus was an advocate of selfless charity. Socialism breaks the "Thou shall not steal" Commandment 3. Seeing how gender is a social construct and that the Hebrew society under the Roman occupation had strong gender roles you can easily argue that Jesus identified himself as a "male"

[@xfilms2503]

phoarey wrong on all of those bruh

[@djstockton1853]

Johnny truly was a defender of the weak and the down trodden.

[@susanmoran2154]

Listen to the song Man in Black. It says it all.

[@SYKA55]

This could be in a intro to a Netflix tv-show

[@AxeMoose]

Warrior nuns perhaps.

[@yomegayo]

A guy that used to be a priest in the old west, turned bounty hunter after a gang killed ummm.. I dunno, someone important to him. How does that sound?

[@prosimian]

@@yomegayo or even better....a priest coming back to life and hunting down his murderers. Send the Devil their souls as payment for resurrecting him.

[@yomegayo]

@@prosimianYour idea sounds better.. I would definitely watch that show. It should have that runned down, crude look that Hunt: Showdown has and it would be perfect.

[@kv3590]

@@prosimian Holy shit that is genuis

[@danielwisniewski4005]

I rarely curse on the internet. Only when it's appropriate. It's appropriate here. FUCK, this is good.

[@ChristianLarsson]

Wow fucking thanks!

[@kriscorner9390]

@@ChristianLarsson Your reply is gold, sir.

[@blackknightgaming3852]

It really is

[@_rgrech]

His reply is fucking great.

[@spartan113ish]

Christian: *Sings* KZbin: Anyway, I started age restricting.

[@Tommay06]

Easily one of my favorite Johnny Cash songs, and your cover is even better than I could have ever anticipated. Thank you.

[@ChristianLarsson]

Same here! Thank you!

[@theallmightylystrodon1462]

this is actually an old traditional country song with unknown origin I think, Johnny Cash just covered it

[@Tommay06]

TheAllMightyLystrodon I didn’t know that, that’s really interesting

[@eddoyle2154]

This is a very important song in the legacy of Johnny Cash's music, because in was on was of his most inspirational albums of his career, "Odetta Sings Ballads and Blues",which is why Johnny Cash did this cover. A lady named Odetta Holmes covered this song in the 1956 and it was older then that back then. Odetta was known as "the voice of the civil rights movement in the 1960s. Rosa Parks called herself Odettas biggest fan and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr called her "The Queen of American Folk music." Johnnys wanted to cover at least on of his two favorite songs. He passed on the first being, "take this hammer," but that song had been covered by so many legends way before Odetta covered it, he went with number two. Number one was indeed covered by some big shoes to fill. Originally titled, 'Nine-pound hammer", written in 1915, Dorothy Scarborough covered it in 1925, the Monroe brothers in '36, Lead Belly in '40, Merle Travis in '46 and Odetta in '56. Johnnys version was featured on his album that came out after his death in 2006, Odetta Holmes finally passed away in 2008, word has it in those two years time she got to hear Johnnys cover before she passed..

[@herrgris7654]

Best of Johnny Cash covers yes! But Cash didnt make it so it´s a cover of a cover of a cover..

[@ImmortalLlama]

Amazing!! I like how all the other songs are filmed in Black n White, but the one that has religious aspects is in color..

[@ChristianLarsson]

Nice touch eeey? Thanks!!

[@ImmortalLlama]

@@ChristianLarsson it was a very nice choice! I've Johnny Cash and I overplay it alot for my family and such, so I played your covers and they loved them! They love how you do you're own thing while still sounding like him too. Amazing work!

[@19inchesofVenommm]

The long tongue liar - Micah Bell The Midnight Rider - Strange Man (?) The Rambler - Bill Williamson The Gambler - Molly O'Shea The Back Biter - Dutch Van Der Linde God's gonna cut you Down - Arthur Morgan and John Marston

[@nickgrimaldi7913]

One could argue Javier Escuela is more of a midnight Rider, Micah Bell is more of a back biter, and Dutch Van Der Linde is more of a long tongue liar. Dutch has a talent for persuasion. He's notoriously charismatic. Micah is a liar, yes, but he's also a backstabber overall

[@codyace5582]

Let's be fair Dutch is the liar Javier is the midnight rider Arthur is the gambler Bill or Josea the rambler Micah the back biter God's will was John's he killed or captured most if them except Arthur Josea and Dutch who he tried to capture

[@Armendicus]

@@nickgrimaldi7913 yep that's more accurate.

[@adamjohnson8961]

no LG Elizabeth fb pbgardens and Shannon and Carrie Spalding they all are part of devil worshipping group in North Palm Beach Florida say me every qualification along with their group except for all but the MRidee

[@adamjohnson8961]

2:58

[@Toxically_Masculine_Crusader]

You did "The Man in Black" proud.

[@jone7160]

I always wanted a cover of this song It's brilliant

[@ChristianLarsson]

Thanks!

[@charlesdoyle3630]

This is a really good version true. Marilyn Manson does a cover of this as well that is surprisingly pretty good as well

[@Dustinfightsdemons]

@@ChristianLarsson check out Shawn james cover. It's different but he's so talented and amazing guy

[@Michael-Archonaeus]

I love the message of this song, though it may seem harsh, it rings true. Sooner or later we must all be humbled, either when justice catches up with us or when death comes, there is no way around it!

[@kayvalencia2223]

I’m a picky bitch with this song. Horrible memories that I honor with a heavy heart like the loss of my father are held within these lyrics. You did it justice, thank you.

[@denissaliaj9459]

Oh my God You can run on for a long time Run on for a long time Run on for a long time Sooner or later God'll cut you down Sooner or later God'll cut you down Go tell that long tongue liar Go and tell that midnight rider Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down Well my goodness gracious let me tell you the news My head's been wet with the midnight dew I've been down on bended knee Talkin' to the man from Galilee He spoke to me in the voice so sweet I thought I heard the shuffle of the angel's feet He called my name and my heart stood still When he said, "John, go do my will!" Go tell that long tongue liar Go and tell that midnight rider Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back…

[@randomnerdery6511]

Though I'm not a Christian, nor even remotely religious, i absolutely love this song, and your version does justice to Johnny's. Well done, sir.

[@nickbuckley4371]

John marston has entered the chat

[@Crimsonh43]

And Arthur Morgan wasn't far behind him.

[@erozaky1077]

Jim Milton*

[@XDemonKing71X]

You can run on for a long time Run on for a long time Run on for a long time Sooner or later God'll cut you down Sooner or later God'll cut you down Go tell that long tongue liar Go and tell that midnight rider Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down Well my goodness gracious let me tell you the news My head's been wet with the midnight dew I've been down on bended knee Talkin' to the man from Galilee He spoke to me in the voice so sweet I thought I heard the shuffle of the angel's feet He called my name and my heart stood still When he said, "John, go do my will!" Go tell that long tongue liar Go and tell that midnight rider Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down You can run on for a long time Run on for a long time Run on for a long time Sooner or later God'll cut you down Sooner or later God'll cut you down Well you may throw your rock and hide your hand Workin' in the dark against your fellow man But as sure as God made black and white What's down in the dark will be brought to the light You can run on for a long time Run on for a long time Run on for a long time Sooner or later God'll cut you down Sooner or later God'll cut you down Go tell that long tongue liar Go and tell that midnight rider Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter Tell 'em that God's gonna cut you down Tell 'em that God's gonna cut you down Tell 'em that God's gonna cut you down

[@WieldingEminator]

I had to listen to the original after I heard this cover. You, sir, have done Johnny Cash proud!

[@ChristianLarsson]

Thank you so very much!

[@WieldingEminator]

​@@ChristianLarsson No, my friend. Thank you.

[@bethanyelise2379]

To quote that kid from The Incredibles: "That was totally wicked!"

[@burnthetrolls5971]

He created this song and so many people have covered it but this is my favorite version I can feel it in my soul like Johnny's version

[@nilselmeskov]

not even Cash that made it

[@Amythecreator99]

Most of the time I hate when people try to sing songs from amazing people like jonny cash but I was very impressed he did a great job

[@ChristianLarsson]

Thank you! Yeah I get what you mean. These Cash covers are purely a tribute. Nothing beats the real man singing it!

[@skeletor6287]

I think Christian is one of the few people who can cover cash and do it justice!

[@CHEWYUMFAT]

I know it might be a blasphemy...but for me Christian's voice fits this song better than Johnny's.

[@texas-red8457]

@Rayseg Damn right that’s blasphemy Still very good tho

[@hudosjdicicidi]

@@CHEWYUMFATThis song was never Johnny's anyways, it's an adaptation of an old folk song.

[@arnoldgoff1159]

Holy moly this guy is just like Johnny cash insane

[@ChristianLarsson]

Wow thanks!

[@bryguysays2948]

@Krichek F I agree. J. Cash can't ever be duplicated by anyone. Also many people label JC as Country when in fact he is both Rock and Country.

[@jonathancantrell8508]

@Krichek F I couldn't have written a better critique myself. I commend you.

[@ryannations1181]

Thank God for folks remembering the folks paving the way

[@ryanhamilton2579]

You do the man in black proud.

[@Hell.on.foot1]

Somewhere in the clouds, Johnny is tapping his boot

[@johnmarshallyt]

One of my favorite Johnny Cash songs

[@ethanh.298]

If we had this at church, that would be amazing.

[@nvz1209]

"When he said John go do my will" - goosebumps

[@SA-gf3th]

Hallelujah! Praise be to Lord🙌🙏

[@airwolf5826]

After Johnny I'd say that this is the best version. I hope that's a compliment.

[@ChristianLarsson]

It truly is. Thank you!

[@airwolf5826]

@@ChristianLarssonKeep up your God given talent. Not to be preaching but I do believe in the providence of GOD.

[@airwolf5826]

@@ChristianLarsson great voice my friend.

[@airwolf5826]

Great stuff my friend.

[@gusmercer2349]

God cut down the 48 people who disliked this.

[@ghperseus8991]

187 now

[@lukehermansgaming]

Well as trees grow tall they catch more sunlight, but also more winds.

[@elijahpeterson6966]

211 fools now

[@senatorstevenarmstrong7285]

290 People now he's gonna cut down

[@lukejulian2690]

318

[@rebeccaduncan4028]

here to you Johnny Cash for a good song like the others you had for years now, 🐬

[@d.a.toppings8735]

I want to thank you for keeping the MAN IN BLACK. JOHNNY CASH Music alive...

[@rebel4450]

Inside man❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@paulajane9828]

I love this song forever your awesome 💯🎸♥️🤠

[@robertbuckey6517]

The Man in Black would have shaken your hand this.

[@nloAKS]

This song makes me want to take a very long walk to different states, and on different paths.

[@davidzhiluozhang6205]

When the pandemic is over, I really hope you go on tour! 17 y/o from California who dreams to hear Cash's songs in concert some day, and you do him so much justice!

[@davidzhiluozhang6205]

Maybe hop along with Willie Nelson & Family!

[@goatzillalachevre2356]

If he does go on tour, let's hope he passes though France as well !

[@75thregiment]

Perfect remake of a powerful classic. God bless you and your career...you got a new fan!!!

[@Vienat.]

If old Johnny could see these days, I'm sure she'd bow before you.

[@gyorgyolah7649]

... 'for the Poor, and the Beating DOWN ' J.R.Rules ! Amen

[@rayancedrichaddad1197]

Your Voice express the Wisdom inside the Song that defines all the Brightness inside the Soul of Johnny Cash.🙏💫👍

[@BubbahBacon]

Your voice is something else man holy crap 🤯

[@obi-wank-enobi]

Proud to live in the state in wich the man in black was born!

[@carmenliendo9250]

I’m glad that, even now, Jonny is still recognized for his amazing music

[@ShadareaRapt]

... the sweetest voice i ever heard

[@gokufromfortnite5600]

I didn't expect another so soon

[@williamwinder5011]

Stories will be told of the legend of Jonny Cash.

[@peterterry7918]

I have been singing this every time I watch the news for the past few years. Never sounds as good as this.

[@sibrengroen4467]

I was hoping for this one!!!!

[@DavidPietersen]

You really did justice to this song, and to Cash. Remarkable cover!

[@funtimewithlily506]

Johnny would be proud and happy of this....... No more no less ..

[@indianahoosier5794]

Johnny Cash would be proud of this tribute...

[@blainejb7]

Nice song. I appreciate the vocals a lot. Nice clear sound, not overdoing the gravel or vibrato. Great tone and definitely paying homage to Cash.

[@franceslambert8070]

WOW!!!! You have a beautiful voice, and I love the song, and the guitar playing. That song really spoke to my 71yo heart.

[@ChristianLarsson]

Thank you! That makes me so happy to hear!

[@franceslambert8070]

@@ChristianLarsson I spoke (wrote) nothing but the truth. GOD has really blessed you.

[@snezhanamilanova4382]

Johnny Cash would be proud!

[@luizsahetapy4431]

Now this is a real a piece of art, no naked dancing girls, no short meaningless lyrics, no stupid beats.

[@LokiSrb]

Great song Mate. Greetings from Belgrade, Serbia.

[@zanneel6758]

I'd love to hear your version of "Ain't No Grave," I think it would pair perfectly with this. Good stuff, man.

[@omo5813]

I was gonna say that too!!

[@ArthurCallahan389]

That’s one of my favorite songs! I can remember growing up in a southern Baptist church & hearing a man who sat down at the piano belt out a fast paced version of “ain’t no grave” while absolutely crushing the piano & it was one of those times that God was in the room & you thought you were gonna fly right through the roof! Been one of my favorites ever since.

[@celestespradlin7918]

Lord Johnny Cash would be so impressed if he were still alive..This is absolutely awesome!

[@CoffeeCramps]

Absolutely incredible what a great homage to the legend

[@jasonvolkanov3123]

I’ve heard both Johnny Cash and Marylin Manson versions, but this one is the best one!

[@dustinmyeye8752]

No one's can be better than the legends. This is good but.....na

[@dktrickypro3909]

The jubilees(sp) sung it first

[@allenmartin6337]

Bluegrass version?

[@LexaKnight]

Amazing cover. Could hardly notice it was not Johnny singing. He would be proud...

[@tellitlikeitis5028]

Be the change , 💙❤️America first

[@josefeliciano8655]

Boa música, não paro de ouvir. Agradecimentos do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@blackmoonshiine1693]

Amazing voice!!! Amazing Talent!! Thank you!!!

[@ChristianLarsson]

Thank you!!

[@bandidoucf]

I’m supposed to sleep but I’m here listening to some guy sing like an angel.

[@Cicekuk]

Came from Inside Man😍

[@DutchVanDerLinde-sx1ox]

Wonderful. Just as good as the version by Cash.

[@H15_200]

DUTCHHHHHHH

[@lostonessoul5154]

(Points revolver at your head) Don't.....fuck'n.....move......Van Der Linde....

[@eduardogarciapujol9591]

@@lostonessoul5154 let him be , he just needs more GOD DAMM MONEEEEEY !!!

[@yodasblues9031]

The coolest version of this track I’ve heard, not just musically but visually too!

[@ChristianLarsson]

Wow thank you!

[@joeygay7115]

Just came across this video. Growing up a Cash fan back when 8 tracks were the in thing, I am glad to see somebody has finally come out that can carry the torch forward. Gritty, dark and in your face old fashioned American country music that makes you wanna turn the volume as high as it will go. This guy has what it takes to go far. Bout time! Hell yeah! JC def has a big smile on his face up there in heaven

[@user-mm2er2oy9i]

Man I love all johnny cashes songs. It is about time someone does his songs right. Good job friend.

[@ChristianLarsson]

🔥 My album "A Life in Black" featuring this song is out now on all online music platforms. Get it here! 🤠 👉🏻 distrokid.com/hyperfollow/christianlarsson/a-life-in-black

[@jimmyjaymz2617]

Great cover, Johnny is my hero.

[@janfashing1978]

Absolutely!

[@siavashgm2022]

Hi friend ! Can i use ur music on my video game on my youtube channel but i can add ur channel under my video . pls ?

[@ToggBott]

smoke more cigarettes.... then you'll have the PROPER gravel voice

[@joachimmartinlopena538]

Arthur, shaking the dust from his coat, rising from his grave: "Well, damn, it's about time..." John, shaking the dust off his hat, rising from his grave: "Well, I'll be..." Arthur giving the nod. John nodding back... RDR2 DLC!!

[@FireBallZ24Gaming]

As if anyone without a sliver of common sense wouldn’t listen to Cash while playing RDR 1 and 2? I listen to him and The Highwaymen when I play.

[@naturazpolski9213]

Thanks for spoilering RDR1, and for those who still didn't Play RDR2: thanks for spoilering them RDR2, you're a hero no one deserved and definately no one wanted.

[@johanl1ndahl]

@@naturazpolski9213 Not sure if you are joking or not but, it's been like 10 years since RDR1 was released and two years since RDR2 was released. If you are complaining about spoilers that long after release you are yourself to blame.

[@ZomeH0RR0R]

Natura Z Polski you’re welcome

[@FireBallZ24Gaming]

Natura Z Polski do you live under a rock?

[@genesys6167]

this should be the theme for ghost rider right here!

[@dilligafdude9434]

Johnny Cash smiles down on this man.

[@goatzillalachevre2356]

So today was the first time I heard this song ever, and I love it already ! Great work Christian !

[@jalahjava_]

Ahh The first Johnny Cash song I ever heard. Fantastic job dude!

[@teux01]

Feels good, minimal editing, simple beat and guitar riff. I think John would approve.

[@projectvaporz]

This song is even more perfect in 2021

[@birdsbait]

One of my favorite Jonny Cash tunes. Great job as always!

[@mysavoirJesus]

You are one of the few who I’ve found that’s worthy of covering a Cash song

[@_IstorX_]

Johnny Cash lives through you!

[@johnhansen6009]

Dude when the color switched at that note I couldn't help but groan in joy at that perfection

[@jimsanders105]

Powerful and so TRUE

[@smittywerbenjagermanjenson8076]

This is the best cover of this Johnny cash song, deep respect

[@graymanprepper88]

I didn't think anyone would be able to cover Jonny. But this is badass. I agree, Jonny would be proud.

[@barbelionbarps5546]

I can't believe youtube algorithm made me fall in love with this genre, and especially this one particular

[@lornarose4569]

Absolutely wonderful. I was brought here by unshaken and you have so many more wonders. Amazing voice.

[@amandaelkins1002]

Awesome I love this song

[@ChelseaH1]

Wow, I have chilllllllls

[@scott1lori282]

I'm sure you'd make Johnny smile. This is good stuff right here.

[@ResidentBob79]

What a great cover! No doubt The Man In Black is beaming from the Kingdom right now. You've earned a subscriber today :)

[@ChristianLarsson]

Thanks!!

[@primecon9547]

I am blow away. Your covers get better and better as they come and I love every one

[@susanmoran2154]

This song makes a person think about praying .

[@slavkocosic5553]

Från Umeå till var och en av oss..."God's Gonna Cut You Down"

[@slavkocosic5553]

Tack