The Kneeling Drunkard's Plea

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John R. "Johnny" Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003), was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Although he is primarily remembered as a country music icon, his songs and sound spanned many other genres including rockabilly and rock and roll—especially early in his career—as well as blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal led to Cash being inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Gospel Music Hall of Fame. more »

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2011

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Lord have mercy on me 
Was the kneeling drunkard's plea 
And as he knelt there on the ground 
I know that God in heaven looked down

I went down by an old country church 
I saw the drunkard stagger and lurch 
And as he reached his mother's grave 
I saw that drunkard kneel and pray

Lord have mercy on me 
Was the kneeling drunkard's plea 
And as he knelt there on the ground 
I know that God in heaven looked down

Bring my darling boy to me 
Was his mother's dying plea 
And as he staggered through the gate 
A lassie came just one day too late

Three years have passed since she went away 
Her son is sleeping beside her today 
And I know that in heaven his mother he'll see 
For God has heard that drunkard's plea

Lord have mercy on me 
Was the kneeling drunkard's plea 
And as he knelt there on the ground 
I know that God in heaven looked down
I know that God in heaven looked down

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