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You can run on for a long time, (Eb5)run on for a (Bb5)long time, run on for a long time.
(CN.C.)Soon er or lat er got ta cut you down.
Soon er or lat er, got ta cut you (Bb5)down.
Go tell that long tongued li ar, go and tell that mid night (Bb5)rid er, tell the ram bl er, the gam bl er, the back bit er, (CN.C.)tell ’em that God’s gon na cut ’em down.
Tell ’em that God’s gon na cut ’em (Bb5)down.
Well, my good ness gra cious, let me tell you the news: my head’s been wet with the mid night dew.
I’ve been down on bend ed knee, talk in’ to the Man from Gal i lee.
He spoke to me in a voice so sweet, I thought I heard the shuf fle of the an gels’ feet.
He called my name and my heart stood still when He said, “John, go do My will.” Go
You can run on for a long time, (Eb5)run on for a (Bb5)long time, run on for a long time.
(CN.C.)Soon er or lat er got ta cut you down.
Soon er or lat er, got ta cut you (Bb5)down.
Well, you may throw your rock and hide your hand, work in’ in the dark a gainst your fel low man.
But as sure as God made black and white, what’s done in the dark will be brought to the light.
You can run on for a long time, (Eb5)run on for a (Bb5)long time, run on for a long time.
(CN.C.)Soon er or lat er got ta cut you down.
Soon er or lat er, got ta cut you (Bb5)down.
Go tell that long tongued li ar, go and tell that mid night (Bb5)rid er, tell the ram bl er, the gam bl er, the back bit er, (CN.C.)tell ’em that God’s gon na cut you down.
Tell ’em that God’s gon na cut you down.
Tell ’em that God’s gon na cut you (Bb5)down.
God's Gonna Cut You Down — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "God's Gonna Cut You Down" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “God's Gonna Cut You Down”
- Can I play "God's Gonna Cut You Down" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "God's Gonna Cut You Down" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "God's Gonna Cut You Down" by Johnny Cash played in?
- God's Gonna Cut You Down is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "God's Gonna Cut You Down"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "God's Gonna Cut You Down" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "God's Gonna Cut You Down"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "God's Gonna Cut You Down"?
- "God's Gonna Cut You Down" was originally performed by Johnny Cash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "God's Gonna Cut You Down"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: Bbpow, C, Ebpow. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Johnny Cash can I play here?
- Try "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "HELP ME", "WHEN HE REACHED DOWN HIS HAND FOR ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "God's Gonna Cut You Down"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "God's Gonna Cut You Down" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "God's Gonna Cut You Down"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "God's Gonna Cut You Down" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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