Silver Threads And Golden Needles
Johnny Cash · Other Songs - Johnny Cash
With a tear in every room
All I want's the love you've promised
Beneath the halo moon
But you think I should be happy
With your money and your name
And hide myself in sorrows
While you play your cheatin' game
Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine
And I dare not drown my sorrows
In the warm glow of your mind
You can't buy my love with money
'Cause I ain't never was that kind
Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine
Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine
And I dare not drown my sorrows
In the warm glow of your mind
You can't buy my love with money
'Cause I ain't never was that kind
Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine
Silver Threads And Golden Needles
Recorded in 1972, "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" stands as a poignant addition to Johnny Cash's late-career catalog, reflecting his deep engagement with the American folk tradition. The track, often associated with the broader "Sunday Morning Coming Down" era, features Cash's signature gravelly voice delivering a narrative of aging and the inevitable passage of time. While the specific album placement varies in historical records, the song exemplifies Cash's ability to blend traditional storytelling with a reflective, sometimes melancholic tone. It captures a moment in his discography where he frequently revisited themes of mortality and resilience, drawing upon the rich tapestry of American roots music that defined his artistic identity throughout the 1970s.