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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "God's Gonna Cut You Down" by Johnny Cash in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Eb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "God's Gonna Cut You Down"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Eb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "God's Gonna Cut You Down" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Eb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 80 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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