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If The Good Lord's Willin':Johnny Cash And
The Tennessee Two.
Album - Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar! -
on SUN Records in 1957.
(This was the first LP ever issued on Sam Phillips' Sun
Records label.)
INTRO: B  Gb  
#1.
BIf the good Lord's Dbwilling and the creek stays Edown
I'll be Gbin your arms time the moon come around..
for a Dbtaste of Ablove that's shining in your Gbeyes.
If the Dbrooster crows at the crackin' of the Gbdawn
I'll be there just as sure as you're Gbmborn.
If the good Lord's Bwilling Dband the creeks don't Gbrise.
#2.
I'll Bcomb my hair down brush my teeth..Gbshine up, slick
up, dress up neat..get everything looking just right.
Cause I Abm7want to look Gbpretty when I see you toGbmnight.
Just as sure as the Gbrabbits are a jumping in the Bhollow..
BI'll be there you can bet your bottom dollar.
If the good Lord's Dbwilling and the creeks don't Gbrise.
INTERLUDE: B   Gb   DbGb..B Gb   Db   Gbm  Gb  
#3.
GbIf the good Lord's willing and the Dbcreek stays low..
I'll Gbbe there a knockin' at your door..with a hug and a
Dbkiss for the one I Abm7idol-Gbize.
I'll wear my suit, my DbSunday best, I'll Gbmbe there lookin'
my best.
If the good Lord's Gbwilling and the creeks don't rise.
#4.
I'll Abm7feed the Bmules and slop the hogs, Gbfeed the cows and
chop all the logs.
Get all of my working Gbmdone, Abm7cause tonight we're Gbgonna have
lots of Gbmfun.
GbmJust as sure as there ever was a preacher man, I'll be there
Bwith a ring for your hand.
If the Gbgood Lord's Dbwilling and the creek don't Gbrise.
A fifties smash from Kraziekhat.
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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash was known for music often exploring themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, delivered in his deep, calm bass-baritone voice. His distinctive sound, often characterized by train-like guitar rhythms, gave his songs a unique feel. This song, "If The Good Lords Willin'," plays like a reflection on faith and hope in the face of life's uncertainties.

AI-written from these sources:Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗

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