God's Gonna Cut You Down (Johnny Cash Cover)

God's gonna cut you down is an old traditional American folk song, however I was mostly inspired by Johnny Cash's version. Thank you to ‪@REACHSWEDEN‬ for the inspiration and idea to this cover.
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CREDITS
Artist: Erik Grönwall
Backing Vocals: Ludvig Törner
Producer: Jona Tee
Mixed and Mastered by: Jona Tee
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… 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, "E, 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

[@GittePaulsen-rb7jd]

gotta give you, you know how to pull a cover off...sat by my dying friend when you released this song..and I played it for her (she's 56, dying of terminal lung cancer 6 weeks to go doctors think) she open her eyes up and says ..THIS must be played at my funeral !!! promised her to say thank you 🙏🌹

[@rosiered3403]

I'm sorry for your friend. She's lucky to have you by her side. Tell her I'm sending love all the way from Canada. May she have a peaceful passing. It sounds like she wants her life to be celebrated which is wonderful ❤

[@HorseLady1109]

My sympathies. Now, that friend had good taste.

[@jamesp7709]

Love and prayers from Florida❤

So sorry to hear that Gitte... my condolences... please say hi to your friend from me. Thanks again for the Super Thanks!

[@hemulik.8117]

Wow.. hugs and love from Finland to you and your friend.. that is heart breaking ... great music .. and a great choice from your friend... my symphaties 🤗

[@digitalman6603]

Alright, that's it. Games over. He can pull off Johnny Cash. No one has ever been able to pull that off. Amazing

hahaha thanks!

[@LouisHennings]

Listen, you know what ur talking, its just like that, no other warra warra, Erik it is !!!!⚡⚡⚡

[@miafranlund6982]

Erik is very talented with a great voice. He won the Swedish Idol a couple of years ago, getting standing ovations to every song he did in the competition. He was a leadsinger in the band HEAT for a couple of years. He has battled leukaemia, and after that, sang for Skidrow. We in Sweden are very proud of him.

And I'm very proud to be Swedish!

[@bluesbrothers81]

He is a a star

[@hemulik.8117]

He may be the best metal singer alive... just my personal opinion... can't believe all those performances and his singing.. wow.. something good and also fun fella !!! 😎

[@miafranlund6982]

🥰

[@pcoletteyork8518]

Dear Sir, this is perfection. Praying for your health and happiness. Thank you for the gift of your music.

[@cherylberry1613]

OMG I just read about your cancer battle. I had cancer too. I survived. I laughed, I loved, I lived through my 5 year battle and came out the other side The Winner! You can too! Prayers & Peaceful you❤

🙏🏻⚡️👊🏻❤️

[@BevFosterSheldon]

Holly crap!!!! That was unbelievable. I got goose bumps. That is a winner. Hands down. So 👌 😅😅🎉

Thank you!!

[@wayneyeager9946]

I agree. Insane

[@wayneyeager9946]

I can't stop listening. I let my 83 yr old Dd listen. He's a huge cash fan. He just smiled and said Jesus. He did that song justice.

[@Rockocop]

Erik you are a soooo Amazing Talent and Vocalist, I knew when I saw you for the first time on Sweden Idol that there was a great talent waiting to be unleashed on the metal world. I hope you stay with us for many, many years to come and give us your voice. IM YOUR FAN!

[@sylviegrondin5288]

Wow Johnny Cash that’s different, you sang that song so beautifully well done Erik I love it 🤟❤

[@mariesmith6610]

I have followed Erik since his audition for Swedish Idol in 2009 and he has never disappointed me.. so does he have a limit? Can't help but wonder what he up there has planned for him... he just grows and grows and grows 🥰

🙏🏻😘

[@nikitarosen7902]

Agree ❤🤘

[@kathyrasmussen4921]

Sorry I listen to you about and hour ago. This song was what my Grammy listen to. It made me cry. Plus seeing you put so much emotion to it. It was just too much. Thank you for brnging back Johnny Cash and my Grammy. She raised me. She was my rock. Thank you Erik you are amazing. 🙏

❤‍🩹

[@raynavarra]

I’m so glad every time I hear Erik sing a cover that no one would expect or and original tune that he kills every time. I said this before but it should be repeated, Skid Row was a great introduction for all of us in the USA to Erik. But he was never going to get to the level he should be or deserves to be at, singing a music catalogue from the 1980’s. As an old time Skid Row fan, who has seen them in concert many times, including the last time Erik fronted them. He was truly amazing. But now he can do his own thing and truly show his incredible range. Great job Erik.

[@cherylp960]

Amazing!! I never heard of this song before and only listened cause my husband likes Johnny Cash. Loved it!! Your voice is amazing!! Praying 🙏 for you and yours, for peace, health & happiness.❤ Please keep blessing us with your gift.

[@ld0991]

I love how you're not scared to cover so many different types of music and put your spin on them. So many great songs.

Thank you! I kinda like being outside of my comfort zone. No risk, no fun.

[@hemulik.8117]

You really go there outside of your comfort zone.. wow.. never know what to expect next.. thank you , this is incredible cover ... being made with your own style, not just a copy.. amazing 😎

[@jakerodrocks]

Never expected you to do a Johnny Cash song. You delivered this perfectly! Awesome 🍻

[@katarina.hallerstedt]

Wow Erik, Just goes to show you can sing ANYTHING. Unexpected but wow feeling!

[@briansf7012]

Always loved this song. Great job Eric. Johnny Cash was as Rock as he was Country.

[@carissadgraham]

Not everyone can or even should do a cover of this song.... YOU NAILED IT!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AncaBalaj]

Wow, wow, wow. Sometime you make me cry. Today you did it.

[@jtziegler815]

Wow. Erik every song you touch. You bring it to a new level ❤

[@bridgetmccracken1381]

You did a fantastic job making this song your own without compromising the original

[@rachelhill8212]

WOW 💥 SMASHED IT 💥 Loved the video & song 🤩 Erik you ROCK 🤘 A true 🌟

[@robinberkley8193]

OMG. Go Johnny Cash!! Keep em coming, you’re amazing! I live in Johnny Cash Folsom Prison land.❤

[@makelifematter1896]

Yeah!!!! Thank you Erik❤❤❤ Not sure if you saw my requests but who cares this ole Country Music 🎶 lover is so in love with you doing some Country songs you keep it going strong❤❤❤

[@azla68]

OMG 😮 you are so gifted ❤

[@dragonlea13979]

I love to hear your lower register Eric!! Fantastic job!!

[@conny74]

Helt suveränt 🤘ha en underbar midsommar med familjen och vänner 🍺🇸🇪

[@peedi1961]

Wow, what a great cover, so dark and powerful, the video goes perfectly with it.

[@LisaBabcock-z1w]

The more I hear from Erik, the more I'm impressed. AWESOME talent.

[@kover1963]

That was damn good!!! I love it when you different music like this. We all know how good you can sing the rock songs but when you stray and sing something different you really show your chops!! Awesome rendition of the song!!

Thank you! I like doing things out of my comfort zone but with a clear vision.

[@hemulik.8117]

Heh.. this version is so f**king amazing .. I love Mr. Cash of course but.. wow.. Erik.. this is .. absolutely stunning badass incredible brilliant version... this silly Finn loves this 😎

[@BellBell-t1r]

Thank you so much Erik. You sang my Dolly's "I Will Always Love You" and now one of the Man in Black's songs. I think you like country❤❤❤❤. You did a fantastic cover of Johnny's song. I wait to see what other country artists you will cover.😊😁. ♥️ from a 🇨🇦 Grammy

[@MW-sf8lo]

You freaking killed this Eric! Amazing ❤. .. keep the faith kid!! You can do ANYTHING! Never forget that!

[@peofroding6464]

This is insane. Just wonderful. Klockrent.

[@godzillasgirl6240]

Simply amazing! I cant get enough of you! My God! Finally ...a breath of fresh air! Keep rockin'!!!!!

[@terryscott7071]

OMG! Love love love it! Powerful! Goosebumps from the beginning to the end.

[@DaggeN]

Har några favoriter som har varit makalösa covers men så kommer denna och slår allt med hästlängder! Tack!

[@happyhello5988]

The man in black would be proud!

[@margaretroberts6258]

Wow! Just amazing! Boy….. YOU CAN SAING!!!😮

[@CaboKat]

Damn Erik! That was stellar! Keep bringing us those out of the box song selections! So far you have nailed all of those genres! Simply fabulous!

Thank you!!

[@rebekkadegusem2516]

Dammm ❤ you did it again, amazing as ussual. Time for me to ask for a European tour again 😂

Working on it

[@Jesusiscominglive777]

Johnny Cash 🎶is in my playlist, 1 of my fave artists! You sang it with such power, especially in the end, so guessing it meant something to you‼️👏💯🎶🕯

[@vickialbertson4068]

Wow. Love this. Mr. Erik great job. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@judijames4388]

First, I heard you with Dan Vasc, who I'm addicted to. You are terrific, and I've been a Johnny Cash for many, many years (I'm a 73-year-old who loves metal, country and plain old rock n' roll!)

[@AngelaAuth-pn2qe]

Your voice is a gift from heaven❤ Thank you so much

[@Bobketchup]

Stunning!...More than a feeling from Boston?

[@francinecarnevale-zi9dl]

Wow! Johnny Cash would be proud! Is there anything you can not sing Erik?! Absolutely loved everything about this! Your visuals and those vocals, you're🔥! You are amazing!!❤

[@sarahberry4389]

Ok.... insanely EPIC! Holy...wow...LOVED IT!!❤

[@Юлия-ш2в7ы]

Эрик, здесь твой голос как гитарная струна. Это очень круто! ❤❤❤

[@ScratDuuD]

Fantastisk cover igjen, Mr.. Du takler alle sjangere.. 🤠🤘👊

[@anitazondagh923]

Excellent. Thank you, from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@singingsanja167]

Great song, great performance. Goosebumps!!!

[@patfrench8046]

Your voice IS a gift from heaven. May you live long and prosper.

Thank you very much!

[@michellecraig53]

This cover is amazing love it!! 😊

[@vanessahenry7238]

Absolutely EPIC cover of one of my most favourite Cash songs!! You Killed it sir!

[@glowboyglow315]

Amazing!! This is how you make a cover!! Could be the soundtrack of any movie, tv series as Vikings, Sons of Anarchy and more...Love it!

[@niclaslindman]

Best ever heard ❤❤️❤️❤️❤️👌Keep you're Health ❤️

[@liliannelagace5861]

Perfectly done..Amazing thank you Erik for this joy...

[@lauragandee9864]

More classic country covers yes! Loved this.

[@sarahstorr]

Holy s**t! This is amazing! My God, you can do all genres. You sure you can’t rap too?❤ Love a bit of Johnny Cash.

I'll try the rap some day... maybe... or will I?

[@sarahstorr]

🤣🤣🤣

[@unnblixtgordon3884]

Yes, you are 💪😎🤞😍

[@marykight2719]

Absolutely AWESOME YOU SMASHED IT ERIC! KICKED IT A.. WITH EASE! YOUR BAND IS FRICKEN AWESOME AS WELL

[@JenniferHollyCole]

You...you...you, incredible, brave, majestic soul! Thank you, Erik! I feel God, Mr. Cash, and a whole lotta music lovers out there vibing this. From Rock, to country, and others hearing this song for the first time. Ya stay 🌟 true to your path. God has got your back! Much love!✝️🐦💐❤️‍🩹⚡️👑🎶🥰🌹🔅

Thank you Jennifer!

[@michellecraig53]

Great voice, great cover!

[@LindaGyftopoulos]

I have been a long time fan of Johnny Cash and you took this pearl to new heights. Congratulations.❤

[@susannaknutsson5603]

Alla som lever eller har levt i ”skuggan” hör en extra dimension i den här låten som du tolkar fantastiskt -både musikaliskt och visuellt 🌹⚡️

[@SylviaCovington-g1i]

Erik! I didn't think you could impress me more than you already have, but I was wrong! Taking on Johnny Cash! Amazing!

Glad you like it - welcome as a member!

[@jacquelyndiamond3301]

One of my favorite songs, you nailed it Brother!

[@marykight2719]

Eric is TRULY GIFTED. AMAZING 👏 ❤

[@corvettedm1]

I can’t believe my senses after this! The range blows me away! It’s not just that, Erik has the whole package! Stunning, humbling….

Thaaaanks!

[@LikaHartzenberg-rh3vd]

Its going to hit sky rocket soon, ya'll see🌠💥

[@Djiemeel]

Just discovered you / your amazing voice and production down mix. I'm a fan straight away

[@LouisHennings]

Yes, ur family now !!!!💥❤️⚡

[@jeannehinrichs5734]

Beautifully done

[@anjieanderson2780]

OMG you can just sing anything and make it sound awesome ❤

[@marigoulart88]

Love the video production of this one!!! 😍 And the singing what can I say? You are amazing, my friend!!! ❤

Thanks Mari!

[@enikolaszlo9633]

Amazing,brilliant Erik!!!....I love it .....❤❤❤

[@kathleenguth2193]

Wow what a great over of Johnny Cash

[@brendamendez530]

I stopped in my tracks when Isaw a new song by You!❤ You could sing the alphabet song and slay it! Love You & your vocal..chills everytime!!❤

[@g.b.255]

I would even listen to an instruction manual with that amazing voice. 😉

[@susanfelts2978]

Just UNREAL

[@hemulik.8117]

Just had to .. thanks for all awesome musicks Erik.. please keep making it !!! 😎

Thank YOU for the super thanks!

[@bladereborn8532]

Oh Yea 🤘❤️‍🔥🤘

[@juancarlosortiz4188]

La de johnny era muy buena,y está no se queda atrás,,muy buenas las dos

[@ИгорьПеченин]

Браво, Эрик! Отличный кавер! У тебя опять все получилось! Спасибо за музыку! 🎉

[@bibicamargo]

You got a new brazilian fan now.

[@francoisjohannes3648]

Perfect dude, just perfect. God bless

[@RickHardcore]

Great singing dear friend!!

[@NettisR]

Wow😍😍 Erik

[@LanaStillwell-s7b]

I absolutely love your voice!

[@joahom]

Well that kicked some serious ass! 🤘🏻🇸🇪 And that's all I have to say about that! 😁👌🏻😊

[@paulablanche]

Wow, Erik, brilliant as always !!!

[@sarahwooley8807]

So Badass🤟🔥🤟🔥 Love This Erik🔥🤟🔥🤟❤️

Thank you Sarah!

[@dustinclark3390]

The vocals in the second half are amazing

[@piitusuvijarvi5023]

Definitely one of your best covers. A great adaptation that does honor to the original. And the lower register of your voice comes out in a new way. Thank you, I love this 👌👌❤️❤️

[@acecollens]

Great cover Erik👌😁

[@martinaburianova9800]

OMG! It's absolutely brilliant! ❤

[@rebeccaj8743]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@anders2925]

Wow, vilken låt och video! Tack sensei Erik, mästerligt som alltid ! Lika mästerligt är dina låtval, tack!🙏👑🙏

[@musicwith9lives]

WoWza🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Impressed wrapped around in Awe!!!!!

[@LADYROCK]

What a power! Amazing cover, love it! Your voice is a gift from heaven.

[@saracasados626]

Wow! I actually didn't even pay attention to the video and was just soaking in the music and vocals. You made me say Holy Shit outloud twice.

I like them Holy Shits!

[@user-JLV777]

Love your cover of this song, you gave the song new life. The video is fantastic.

[@vericaz3894]

❤that's insane..wow❤

[@g.b.255]

Some people will be surprised when their next electricity bill is high. 😳Many people listen to this great video over and over again.