If Not For Love Song Lyrics and Chords by Johnny Cash
If Not For Love
Recorded by Johnny Cash
Written by Larry Lee and Glenn D. Tubb
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A broken man moves
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slowly down the
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sidewalk
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by the favors he must
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seek
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those that he encounters on his
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walk through mise
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ry
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rich enough to
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hurt just as they
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please
If not for love I
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could be one of
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An old man on a
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park bench stares
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with
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At a couple with their
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children on their
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knees
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across the park a young man is
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caught by the po
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lice
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Stealin' for a
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habit he must
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feed
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could be one of
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could be one of
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these or so
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many many more
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Always at the beck and call of
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shame
I'm
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thankful I was
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called by love to
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walk among the
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happy
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not for you love
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wouldn't know my
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name
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man of squander talents vainly
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calls
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straining through his
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soul
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in the crowd before him a
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jealous friend
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awaits
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moment that he
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can no longer
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please
And if not for love I
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repeat #3
Yes if not for love I
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FAQ
Who sang the the song If Not For Love?
- The song If Not For Love was sang by Johnny Cash.
Who is Johnny Cash?
- John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash February 26, 1932 - September 12, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career. He was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice, the distinctive sound of his Tennessee Three backing band characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms, a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor, free prison concerts, and a trademark all-black stage wardrobe which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black".Born to poor cotton farmers in Kingsland, Arkansas, Cash rose to fame in the burgeoning rockabilly scene in Memphis, Tennessee, after four years in the Air Force. He traditionally began his concerts by simply introducing himself, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash", followed by "Folsom Prison Blues", one of his signature songs. Alongside "Folsom Prison Blues", his other signature songs include "I Walk the Line", "Ring of Fire", "Get Rhythm", and "Man in Black". He also recorded humorous numbers like "One Piece at a Time" and "A Boy Named Sue", a duet with his future wife June called "Jackson" (followed by many further duets after their wedding), and railroad songs such as "Hey, Porter", "Orange Blossom Special", and "Rock Island Line". During the last stage of his career, he covered songs by contemporary rock artists of the time his most notable covers were "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails, "Rusty Cage" by Soundgarden and, "Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode.
Cash is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. His genre-spanning music embraced country, rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel sounds. This crossover appeal earned him the rare honor of being inducted into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame.
