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The Old Account (Mono)
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The Old Account (Mono) was released on May 1, 1959 by Columbia Nashville Legacy as a part of the album Hymns By Johnny Cash
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Release DateMay 1, 1959
LabelColumbia Nashville Legacy
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM184

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Vocals
Luther Perkins
Luther Perkins
Guitar
Marvin Hughes
Marvin Hughes
Piano
Marshall Grant
Marshall Grant
Bass
Murray Harman
Murray Harman
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Don Law
Don Law
Producer

Lyrics

Well it was a time on earth when in the books of heaven
An old account was standing for sins yet unforgiven
My name was at the top and many things below
But I went unto the keeper and settled it long ago
Long ago (down on my knees) long ago (I settled it all)
Yes the old account was settled long ago (hallelujah)
And the record's clear today because he washed my sins away
And the old account was settled long ago
Well the old account was large and growing every day
And I was always sinning and I never tried to pray
But when I looked ahead and saw such pain and woe
Well I went unto the keeper and settled it long ago
Long ago (down on my knees)
Now sinner seek the Lord repent of all your sins
Because this he has commanded if you would enter in
And then if you should live a hundred years below
Well you know you got it settled cause you settled it long ago
Long ago (down on my knees)
Written by: Johnny Cash
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