abstract
| - %22God's Gonna Cut You Down%22, also known as %22Run On%22 and %22Run On for a Long Time%22, is a traditional folk song which has been recorded by numerous artists representing a variety of genres. The lyrics are a warning to sinners that no matter how hard they try, they will not avoid God's judgment; in the chorus, God tells the narrator of the song toThe song has, over time, been modified to fit the boundaries of diverse genres like country, folk, gospel and techno. As %22God's Gonna Cut You Down%22, it was performed by Odetta on Odetta Sings Ballads and Blues (1956) and Johnny Cash on the posthumously released American V: A Hundred Highways (2006). As %22Run On%22, it was recorded, among others, by Elvis Presley. A version incorporating sampled vocals by Bill Landford & The Landfordairs was included on Moby's album Play. The song has also been covered by many other artists.
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