Johnny Cash

begin; take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

Just before the jury started out

I saw that little judge commence to look about

In about five minutes in walked the man

serious; lacking brightness or color; dull

And why does my appearance

Seem to have a somber tone?

Well, there's a reason for the things

ageless; continuing forever or indefinitely

The jail house burned down

And the earth suffered perpetual drought

not obeying; defiant

Johnny Yuma was a rebel

He roamed through the west

honor; something given or done as an expression of esteem

To our bountiful father above

We will offer our tribute of praise

For the glorious gift of his love

benefit; governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

So, pass around the bottle, boys, let's talk about old times

Like rollin' in this bowl of sin, here on the welfare line

Served on the Georgia Road Gang

give up; leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

And she possesses

A mind that can't resign itself to stay

For long with me

make fun; treat with contempt

There is no peace on earth I said

For hate is strong that mocks the song

Of peace on earth goodwill to men

dominate; be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

God is not dead nor doubt he sleeps

The wrong shall fail the right prevail

With peace on earth goodwill to men

ruling; a nation’s ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

With the words of farewell from a garrison valiant and proud

"Grieve not little darling, my dying, if Texas is sovereign and free

We'll never surrender and ever with liberty be"

situation; a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

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Once upon a victim circumstance is due

Tend to take a hold on everything you do

approval; praise vociferously

For hearts that are broken for love that's in vain

If loneliness meant world acclaim

Everyone would know my name

permit; show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for

They had a warrant out for me all over the country

And I was trying to beat the raps in Idaho

profound thought; continuous and profound contemplation on a deep subject

Lead us not into temptation

Bless this hour of meditation

Guide him with eternal love

journey; journey on foot, especially in the mountains

South and West and following the cold December sun

I bedded down in the Carragana when my daily trek was done

Then up and pressing onward by the light of the morning moon

deep; showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

Mavis got acquainted with the Driftin' Cowboys Band

The effect on all our lives was quite profound

On the night Hank Williams came to town.

harmony; capital of the state of New Hampshire

They're comin' and they're eight hundred strong

Next mornin' at Concord and Lexington town

The spirit of freedom turned the redcoats around

waste; spend thoughtlessly; throw away

But if not for your love wouldn't know my name

A man of squander talents, vainly calls on

His gift of God now straining through his soul

complain; raise trivial objections

Remember who took us on a big fish fry

Caught a heap of catfish goggle eye and carp

Dashed and sang to the guitar and the harp

suffer; put up with something or somebody unpleasant

But one true friend who really loves you

Is worth the pain your heart endures

We never know which way the wind will blow

reveal; make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few

And the voice I hear, falling on my ear

The Son of God discloses

And he walks with me

firmness of purpose; bring to an end; settle conclusively

To that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion

That we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain

And that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom

sureness; freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

Somebody cared for him

That assurance never came and today he died Mrs

He died from loneliness, starved for love, a love that nobody ever wanted

comfort; give moral or emotional strength to

That's when they hung my name in the Fool's Hall of Fame

Oh baby, since we've been apart, I can't console my heart

It cries the whole night long

strong belief; an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

But draw your own conclusions, lean to your own understandings

Your beliefs and your convictions

Disprove any fact recorded in these sounds, and songs, and legends