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Battle Of Nashville

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[Verse]
CThe moon on the Cumberland River
Went dGown In a cold bloody rCed
And you lay beside me and tGrembled
Like I don't belong in your bDed
It's jCust like that night on Old Hickory
And the mGotel way out on west eCnd 
You tried but your heart was Gin it  
Now you're fDighting against it agGain
[Chorus]
And the bCattle of Nashville is raging
There's Ga troubling deep in my sDoul
Here's mCy swan song for music cGity 
Cause my fDorces are out of coGntrol
I have hCope against hope that you love me 
And my hGeart won't give up the fiCght
So the battle of Nashville contGinues
And I pDray you'll you're surrender tonGight
[Verse]
Many tCimes I've regrouped my emotions
And smGiles through the struggles and pCain
And make believe I'm all togGether
Just like I'm doing agDain
But my little defeats keep on coGming  
Cause yCou keep on holding the lGine 
I'm looCsing ground with you daGily
And it's juDst a matter of tiGme
[Chorus]
And the bCattle of Nashville is raging
There's Ga troubling deep in my sDoul
Here's mCy swan song for music cGity 
Cause my fDorces are out of coGntrol
I have hCope against hope that you love me 
And my hGeart won't give up the fiCght
So the battle of Nashville contGinues
And I pDray you'll you're surrender tonGight

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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash's music often explores themes of sorrow, moral struggle, and the path to redemption, delivered in his deep, calm bass-baritone voice. He was known for his distinctive "Man in Black" image and his powerful live performances, including those in prisons. This song, appearing on the release "Singles, Plus," fits into the world of an artist who frequently channeled a rebellious spirit alongside a somber, humble demeanor. It plays like a reflection on a significant historical event, viewed through the lens of an artist deeply connected to American narratives.

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Battle Of Nashville

by Johnny Cash

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[Verse]

The moon on the Cumberland River

G C

Went down In a cold bloody red

And you lay beside me and trembled

Like I don't belong in your bed

It's just like that night on Old Hickory

G C

And the motel way out on west end

You tried but your heart was in it

D G

Now you're fighting against it again

[Chorus]

And the battle of Nashville is raging

G D

There's a troubling deep in my soul

C G

Here's my swan song for music city

D G

Cause my forces are out of control

I have hope against hope that you love me

G C

And my heart won't give up the fight

So the battle of Nashville continues

D G

And I pray you'll you're surrender tonight

[Verse]

Many times I've regrouped my emotions

G C

And smiles through the struggles and pain

And make believe I'm all together

Just like I'm doing again

But my little defeats keep on coming

C G

Cause you keep on holding the line

C G

I'm loosing ground with you daily

D G

And it's just a matter of time

[Chorus]

And the battle of Nashville is raging

G D

There's a troubling deep in my soul

C G

Here's my swan song for music city

D G

Cause my forces are out of control

I have hope against hope that you love me

G C

And my heart won't give up the fight

So the battle of Nashville continues

D G

And I pray you'll you're surrender tonight

About Battle Of Nashville Chords by Johnny Cash

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