No Earthly Good Song Lyrics and Chords by Johnny Cash
No Earthly Good
Written and Recorded by Johnny Cash
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Come hear me good brothers come
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heed one and
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Don't brag about standing or
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you'll surely
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fall
You're
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shining your light and
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shine it you
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should
You're so heavenly minded and you're
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no earthly
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good
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No earthly good you are
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no earthly good
You're so heavenly minded you're
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no earthly
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You're
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shining your light yes and
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shine it you
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should
But you're so heavenly minded and you're
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no earthly
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good
Come here me good sisters you
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salt of the
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earth
If your salt isn't salted then
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what is it
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worth
You
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could give someone a cool
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drink if you
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would
But you're so heavenly minded and you're
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no earthly
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good
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No earthly good you are
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no earthly good
You're so heavenly minded you're
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no earthly
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good
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could give someone a cool
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drink if you
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would
But you're so heavenly minded and you're
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no earthly
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If you're holding heaven then
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spread it
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around
There are hungry hands reaching up
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here from the
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ground
Move
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over and share the high
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ground where you've
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stood
So heavenly minded you're
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no earthly
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No earthly good you are
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no earthly good
You're so heavenly minded you're
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no earthly
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Move
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over and share the high
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ground where you've
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So heavenly minded you're
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no earthly
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good
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The gospel isn't gospel
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until it's
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spread
But how can you share it where
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you got your
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head
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hands that reach out for a
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hand if you
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would
So heavenly minded you're
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no earthly
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good
FAQ
Who sang the the song No Earthly Good?
- The song No Earthly Good 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.
