If the Good Lord's Willing
Johnny Cash
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If the good Lord's willing and the creek stays down I'll be in your arms time the moon come around For a taste of love that's shining in your eyes If the rooster crows at the crackin' of the dawn I'll be there just as sure as you're born If the good Lord's willing and the creeks don't rise I'll comb my hair down, brush my teeth Shine up, slick up, dress up neat Get everything looking just right 'Cause I want to look pretty when I see you tonight Just as sure as the rabbits are a jumping in the hollow I'll be there, you can bet your bottom dollar If the good Lord's willing and the creeks don't rise If the good Lord's willing and the creek stays low I'll be there a knockin' at your door With a hug and a kiss for the one I idolize I'll wear my suit, my Sunday best I'll be there lookin' my best If the good Lord's willing and the creeks don't rise I'll feed the mules and stop the hogs Feed the cows and chop all the logs Get all of my working done 'cause tonight we're gonna have lots of fun Just as sure as there ever was a preacher man I'll be there with a ring for your hand If the good Lord's willing and the creek don't rise
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Written by: Jerry Reed
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"If the Good Lord's Willing" was released in the year 1958, reinforcing Johnny Cash's place as a pioneer in the rockabilly, country, and folk music landscape.
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Song's OriginThe song is from Johnny Cash's fifth studio album: "The Fabulous Johnny Cash." Having previously released four albums with Sun Records, this LP was his first with Columbia Records.
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Record LabelColumbia was a major record label and offered better opportunities for Johnny Cash, including more artistic freedom and improved royalties. "If the Good Lord's Willing" was a product of that partnership.
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CollaborationThis song was a collaboration between country music singer Jerry Reed and Johnny Cash. Jerry Reed was immensely popular and talented in his own right, and this fusion of minds led to the birth of this memorable track.
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LyricsThe lyrics to "If the Good Lord's Willing" discuss the theme of living life fully but with the acceptance that everything ultimately happens per God's will.
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Genre"If the Good Lord's Willing" falls in the genre of Country and Gospel music, a testament to Johnny Cash's broad musical abilities and tastes.
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InstrumentationThe song features Johnny Cash's distinctive deep and resonant voice, his acoustic guitar, as well as other traditional band instruments adding to its rich, country blues sound.
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Album SuccessThe album "The Fabulous Johnny Cash" was one of his top-selling records, further making "If the Good Lord's Willing" a noteworthy track within Cash's discography.
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for the track, relying instead on performances and lyric visuals to connect with audiences.
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Cover versionsWhile the song has been covered by a few artists over the years, Johnny Cash's original version remains the most popular and enduring.
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