Written by Jörgen Elofsson
E You can run on for a long time, D E Run on for a long time, Run on for a long time, E A D E Sooner, or later, God'll cut you down. A D E Sooner, or later, God'll cut you down. Go and tell that long tongue liar, Go and tell that midnight rider, Tell the rambiler, the gambler, the back biter, E A D E Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down. E Well my goodness gracious, E Let me tell you the news. E My heads been wet with the midnight dew. E I've been down on bended knee, E Talkin to the man from Galiee. E He spoke to me in a voice so sweet, E I thought I heard the shuffle of angels feet. E He called my name and my heart stood still, E When He said "John go do my will" E Go and tell that long tongue liar, E Go and tell that midnight rider, E Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter, E A D E Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down. E You can run on for a long time, D E Run on for a long time, E Run on for a long time, E A D E Sooner, or later, God'll cut you down. E A D E Sooner, or later, God'll cut you down. E You can throw your rock, hide your hand, E Workin in the dark against your fellow man. E But as sure as God made black and white, E What's done in the dark, D E Will be brought to the light. E You can run on for a long time, D Run on for a long time, E You can run on for a long time, E A D E Sooner, or later, God'll cut you down. E A D E Sooner, or later, God'll cut you down. E Go and tell that long tongue liar, E Go and tell that midnight rider, E Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter, E A D E Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down.