Story Behind The Song
Johnny Cash sang songs that told how others must feel which gave him connection to fans. It's about remembering the man behind the songs. As a child I never missed his show, I even tried to write letters to Johnny Cash.
Johnny wore black for all the suffering in the world, yet his songs told stories of better times.
I always wanted to meet Johnny & June, although I never got to. I did meet Tommy once, in Shidler Oklahoma.
Song Description
My song tells a story of a man that cared a lot about life, love ,and country music. About his weekly show, how the show started. The by words of "Hello I'm Johnny Cash",, and some of the songs that made him famous. The love Johnny had for the Carter Family was well seen by anyone that saw his shows.
| Song Length |
2:21 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Pleasant, Cheerful |
Subject |
Famous People, History, Past |
| Similar Artists |
Alabama, Clint Black |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
Man In Black
Ever since I can remember there?s been a man in black
With the Carter family close by his side
As the Statler boys sang harmony he?d walk out from the back
And say these words that still live in our mind ?Hello?I?m Johnny Cash?
The most remembered songs from his show are still around
Songs __ That everyone should know
From those small country roads to the big city streets
From the towers of country radio??? ?Hello?I?m Johnny Cash
Because your mine I walk the line
?Cause you?re the nearest thing to heaven?I give my love to Rose
And I?d Cry Cry Cry?If you ever go
If I were a carpenter would you wear my wedding band
If you listen to those songs you can learn a lot about the man
He?d sing Get Rhythm at the home of the blues
Frankie?s man Johnny and A Boy Named Sue
And if you listen to the radio these songs can still be found
Momma cryin? out, Son Don?t Take Your Guns To Town
Because you mine?????????.. ?Hello I?m Johnny Cash?