If The Good Lord's Willing Song Lyrics and Chords by Johnny Cash
If The Good Lord's Willing
Recorded by Johnny Cash
Written by Jerry Reed Hubbard
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If the good Lord's
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willin' and the creek stays down
I'll
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be in your arms time the moon comes around
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For a taste of love that's shinin' in your
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eyes
If the rooster
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crows at the crackin' of the dawn
I'll be
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there just as sure as you're born
If the good
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Lord's willin'
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and the creeks don't
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rise
I'll
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comb my hair down brush my teeth
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Shine up slick up dress up neat
Get everything a lookin' just right
Cause
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I wanna look pretty when I
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see you tonight
Just as
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sure as the rabbits are a jumpin' in the hollow
I'll
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be there you can bet your bottom dollar
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Lord's willin' and the creeks don't
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willin' and the creek stays low
I'll
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be there a knockin' at your door
With a
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hug and a kiss for the one I ido
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lize
I'll wear
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my suit my Sunday best I'll
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be there a lookin' my best
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Lord's willin'
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and the creeks don't
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rise
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feed the mules and slop the hogs
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Feed the cows and chop all the logs
Get all of my workin' done
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tonight we're gonna have
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lots of fun
Just as
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sure as there ever was a preacher man
I'll be
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there with a ring for your hand
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Lord's willin' and the creek don't
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FAQ
Who sang the the song If The Good Lord's Willing?
- The song If The Good Lord's Willing 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.
