The Ten Commandments Song Lyrics and Chords by Johnny Cash
The Ten Commandments
Recorded by Johnny Cash Written by Lew DeWitt
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Moses led God's children out to find the promised land
And on the way he'd stop each day and look to Heaven and
Asked
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God for help as he could not withstand the task alone
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then one day he looked away and thereby lay a stone
God
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said write upon this stone these words I say to you
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if you all obey my rules I'll see you safely through
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opened Heaven's door and then He guided Moses' hands
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then He said go and tell my children
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these are my commands
Go and
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climb that mountain Moses climb that mountain now and pray
Climb that mountain now and tell us what our Lord has had to say
Thou shalt have no Gods before me is my great command
And thou shalt not make any graven image by thy hand
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shalt not take My name in vain if thou would guiltless be
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Remember thou to keep the Sabbath day alone for me
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Honor thy father and thy mother and thou shalt not kill
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shalt not commit adultery and thou shalt not steal
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Love thy neighbor as thyself and show thy neighbor peace
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Covet not thy neighbor's house nor
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anything that's his
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climb that mountain Moses climb that mountain now and pray
Climb that mountain now and tell us what our Lord has had to say
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Moses showed these words of God to all the children then
They pulled up stakes and headed out to find the promised land
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Moses had described to them and told of comforts there
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children of oppression thought they'd not find anywhere
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they were soon to part from him and push alone awhile
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it was never meant for him to walk that final mile
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children cried if we must go on Moses without you
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Then talk to God just one more time and
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tell us what to do
Repeat #3, 4, 5
FAQ
Who sang the the song The Ten Commandments?
- The song The Ten Commandments 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.
