Other arrangements of God's Gonna Cut You Down
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
20 people have learned this song
Free karaoke for "God's Gonna Cut You Down" by Johnny Cash: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Try other practice modes:
About “God's Gonna Cut You Down”
- 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 Bb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "God's Gonna Cut You Down" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "God's Gonna Cut You Down" by Johnny Cash. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "God's Gonna Cut You Down" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "God's Gonna Cut You Down" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.