God's Gonna Cut You Down
The Gaslight Anthem · Non Album Tracks
Run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Sooner or later God'll cut you down
Sooner or later God'll cut you down
Go tell that long tongue liar
Go and tell that midnight rider
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Well my goodness gracious let me tell you the news
My head's been wet with the midnight dew
I've been down on bended knee talkin' to the man from Galilee
He spoke to me in the voice so sweet
I thought I heard the shuffle of the angel's feet
He called my name and my heart stood still
When he said, "John go do My will!"
Go tell that long tongue liar
Go and tell that midnight rider
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
You can run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Sooner or later God'll cut you down
Sooner or later God'll cut you down
Well you may throw your rock and hide your hand
Workin' in the dark against your fellow man
But as sure as God made black and white
What's down in the dark will be brought to the light
You can run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Sooner or later God'll cut you down
Sooner or later God'll cut you down
Go tell that long tongue liar
Go and tell that midnight rider
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut you down
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut you down
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut you down
God's Gonna Cut You Down
The Gaslight Anthem's rendition of "God's Gonna Cut You Down" stands as a powerful testament to the band's deep reverence for classic American songwriting. Originally written by Johnny Cash, this cover captures the raw, urgent energy that defines the group's punk-infused rock sound. The recording showcases the band's ability to honor traditional material while injecting it with the emotional weight characteristic of their own discography. By tackling such an iconic piece, the New Jersey quartet aligns itself with the legacy of folk and country storytelling that has long influenced their creative output. This performance highlights their skill in bridging generational gaps, delivering a track that resonates with both longtime fans of the original and listeners discovering the band's expansive catalogue of heartfelt anthems.