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THE TWENTIETH CENTURY IS ALMOST OVER
[Verse]
GBack in 1899, when eCverybody sang "Auld Lang SGyne",
A hundred years would take a long, long time for every little boy and Dgirl.
Now thGere's just one thing I would like to know,
CWhere did the 20th century Ggo?
GI'd swear it was there just a minute ago.
All oDver this worGld.
[Chorus]
GAll over this world, aCll over this world.
The 2G0th century is almost over, all oDver this woGrld.
GDoes anybody recall the CGreat DepressiGon?
I read all about it in True ConfessDions,
Sorry I wGas late for the recording sessions,
CSomebody put me on hGold.
Did anybody see them linoleum floors, petroleum jelly and two world wars.
GThe went ?round in revolving doors, All oDver this woGrld.
[Chorus]
GAll over this world, all oveCr this world.
The 2G0th century is almost over, almost oDver almost oGver
The 20th century is almost over, all oDver this woGrld.
GOld Father Time is a rCumbling and a rappin',
Standin' at the window thumpin? and a taGppin',
Everybody's waitin? for something to happen,
I hope it don?t happen to yDou,
You kGnow the Judgment Day is getting nearer,
CThere it is in the rear view mirGror.
If you duck down, I could see a little clearer, All oDver this wGorld.
[Chorus]
GAll over this world, all oveCr this world.
GThe 20th century is almost over, almost oDver almost oGver
GThe 20th century is almost over, all oDver this woGrld.
[Chorus]
GAll over this world, all oCver this world.
GThe 20th century is almost over, almost oDver almost oGver
GThe 20th century is almost over, all oDver this woGrld.
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"The Twentieth Century Is Almost Over" captures a feeling of looking towards the future with both anticipation and a touch of melancholy. It embodies the themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption often found in Johnny Cash's music, particularly in his later works. The song reflects a moment of transition, a turning point as one era closes and another begins. Playing this song can feel like standing on the cusp of change, reflecting on what has passed and what lies ahead.

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