Run On

You may run for a long time Run on for a long time Run on for a long time Sooner or later god's gonna cut you down Sooner or later god’s gonna cut you down Tell that long tongue liar And tell that midnight rider Tell the gamblers the ramblers the back biters Tell them that god's gonna cut them down Tell them that god's gonna cut them down Tell them that god’s gonna cut them down Goodness gracious let me tell you the news My head got wet in midnight dew I've been down on my bend-ed knees Talking to a man from Galilee He spoke and I a voice so sweet I thought I heard the shuffle of angels' feet He call my name, my heart stood still He said eh go and do my will Lord, lord, lord, god Tell that long tongue liar And tell that midnight rider Tell the gamblers the ramblers the back biters Tell them that god's gonna cut them down Tell them that god's gonna cut them down Tell them that god's gonna cut them down Coz you can run for a long time Run on for a long time Run on for a long time Sooner or later god's gonna cut you down Sooner or later god's gonna cut you down Sooner or later god’s gonna cut you down Throw your rock And hide your hand Workin’ in the dark against your fellow man But as sure as god made the black and white What you do in the dark Will be brought to the light You may run and hide You can run for a long time Run on for a long time Run on for a long time Sooner or later god's gonna cut you down Sooner or later god’s gonna cut you down Sooner or later god's gonna cut you down God's gonna cut you down