God's Gonna Get'cha (For That)
George Jones, Tammy Wynette
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God's gonna get 'cha for that God's gonna get 'cha for that There's no place to run and hide For He knows where you're at God's gonna get 'cha for that God's gonna get 'cha for that Every wrong thing that you do God's gonna get 'cha for that This doggone world we're living in It's giving me a fit It seems like everywhere I turn I see a hypocrite Well, if ya wanna go to heaven Well, you can't live like that So let me tell you, brother God's gonna get 'cha for that God's gonna get 'cha for that, yeah God's gonna get 'cha for that There's no place to run and hide For He knows where you're at God's gonna get 'cha for that, yeah God's gonna get 'cha for that Every wrong thing that you do God's gonna get 'cha for that Now, the preacher in our church He's a mighty devoted man Everybody thinks, that he's a-goin' To the promised land But the other night on a country road While I was a-drivin' through I caught the preacher makin' love To Sister Mary Lou God's gonna get 'cha for that, yeah God's gonna get 'cha for that There's no place to run an' hide For He knows where you're at God's gonna get 'cha for that, yeah God's gonna get 'cha for that Every wrong thing that you do God's gonna get 'cha for that Now ol' Sister Bessie She like to testify She says, 'I'll always love the Lord Someday I'm a-gonna fly But the other night while goin' by The local liquor store I caught ol' Sister Bessie Flyin' out the door God's gonna get 'cha for that God's gonna get 'cha for that There's no place to run and hide For He knows where you're at God's gonna get 'cha for that God's gonna get 'cha for that Every wrong thing that you do God's gonna get 'cha for that God's gonna get 'cha for that, yeah God's gonna get 'cha for that There's no place to run and hide For He knows where you're at God's gonna get 'cha for that, yeah God's gonna get 'cha for that Every wrong thing that you do God's gonna get 'cha for that God's gonna get 'cha for that, yeah God's gonna get 'cha for that There's no place to run and hide For He knows where you're at
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Written by: ERVEL COLLINS
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10 facts about this song
Release Date Details"God's Gonna Get'cha (For That)" was released in 1972. It was included in the album called "We Love to Sing About Jesus."
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Song ArtistsThe song was performed by George Jones and Tammy Wynette, who were both iconic country performers. They were also known as "The President and First Lady" of country music.
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Songwriters"God's Gonna Get'cha (For That)" was written by Earl Montgomery and George Jones himself.
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Album DetailsThe song is from their album "We Love to Sing About Jesus," which is their first of three gospel albums.
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Musical StyleThe song features elements of gospel music combined with the classic country sound for which both Jones and Wynette were known.
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Marvin Norcross AwardThe album "We Love To Sing About Jesus," from which the song is taken, received the Marvin Norcross Award, a special honor given by the Southern Gospel Music Guild for their positive influence in the field of Southern Gospel Music.
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Relationship of the ArtistsWhile the song is popularized by both George Jones and Tammy Wynette, it's also notable to mention that they shared real-life romance, as they were married in 1969.
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Inspirational ThemeThe song is one of the duo's inspirational tracks, containing powerful lyrics warning about the consequences of sinful behavior, and reassuring that "God's Gonna Get'cha For That."
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Unique CombinationThis song uniquely combines their religious upbringing with their country music roots.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song didn't chart like their country songs did, it's still a fan favorite due to its unique blend of country and gospel music.
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