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[Chorus]
WFas it bitter then, with our backs against the C/Gwall
WerGe we better men, then we'd ever been befoC/Gre
Say Fif she came again today, would you still answer to the caC/Gll
TelGl the truth my friend, don't it matter anymoC/Gre
[Verse]
We Fwere simple men, by her side when she was boC/Grn
It Gwas simple then, like the freedom when you fC/Gall
We Fwere smaller then you see, but soon we gathered like a stC/Gorm
TheGy don't understand what that thunder meant at aC/Gll
[Verse]  
WaFs he crucified, was he done in by the lC/Gaw
AGre you satisfied that he'll never ride agC/Gain
SomFe people say he got away, they say he never died at aC/Gll
If Gthat story's true, does it bother you my friC/Gend
[Chorus]
WFas it bitter then, with our backs against the C/Gwall
WerGe we better men, then we'd ever been befoC/Gre
Say Fif she came again today, would you still answer to the caC/Gll
TelGl the truth my friend, don't it matter anymoC/Gre

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Living Legend

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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C/G

[Chorus]

F C/G

Was it bitter then, with our backs against the wall

G C/G

Were we better men, then we'd ever been before

F C/G

Say if she came again today, would you still answer to the call

G C/G

Tell the truth my friend, don't it matter anymore

[Verse]

F C/G

We were simple men, by her side when she was born

G C/G

It was simple then, like the freedom when you fall

F C/G

We were smaller then you see, but soon we gathered like a storm

G C/G

They don't understand what that thunder meant at all

[Verse]

F C/G

Was he crucified, was he done in by the law

G C/G

Are you satisfied that he'll never ride again

F C/G

Some people say he got away, they say he never died at all

G C/G

If that story's true, does it bother you my friend

[Chorus]

F C/G

Was it bitter then, with our backs against the wall

G C/G

Were we better men, then we'd ever been before

F C/G

Say if she came again today, would you still answer to the call

G C/G

Tell the truth my friend, don't it matter anymore

About Living Legend Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Living Legend by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Living Legend chords”, “Living Legend guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Living Legend chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Living Legend chords and for experienced players who want accurate Living Legend lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C/G, G.

FAQ — Living Legend by Johnny Cash

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Can I transpose "Living Legend" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Living Legend" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Living Legend"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Living Legend" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Living Legend" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Living Legend" by Johnny Cash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Cash below.

What key is "Living Legend" in?

The chords for "Living Legend" show the original chord names (including F, C/G, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.