Five Feet High And Rising Song Lyrics and Chords by Johnny Cash
Five Feet High And Rising
Written and Recorded by Johnny Cash
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How high is the water mama
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two feet high and
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How high is the water papa she
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said it's two feet high and
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But we can make it to the road in a
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Cause that's the
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only thing we got left that'll float
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already over all the wheat and oats two feet high and
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How high is the water mama
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three feet high and
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said it's three feet high and
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Well the hives are gone I
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lost my bees
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Chickens are sleepin' in the willow trees
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Cows in water up past their knees three feet high and
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How high is the water mama
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four feet high and
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said it's four feet high and
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Hey come look through the window
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pane
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bus is comin' gonna take us to the train
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Looks like we'll be blessed with a little more rain four feet high and
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five feet high and
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said it's five feet high and
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Well the rails are washed out
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north of town we
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gotta head for higher ground
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We can't come back till the water goes down five feet high and
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Well it's
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five feet high and
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risin'
FAQ
Who sang the the song Five Feet High And Rising?
- The song Five Feet High And Rising 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.
