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Run On

Rating:
4.2 / 5

Words & Music: Arranged by Elvis Presley

Well you may run on for a long time
Run on for a long time,
Run on for a long time
Let me tell you God almighty gonna cut you down

Go tell that long tongued liar, oh well well
Go tell that midnight rider, oh well well
Tell the gambler, rambler, back-biter
Tell them God almighty gonna cut them down

Stop God almighty let me tell you the news
My head's been wet with the midnight dews
Coming down on my bended knees
Talking to the man from Galilee
My God spoke and he spoke so sweet
I thought I heard the shuffle of angel's feet
He put one hand upon my head
Great God almighty let me tell you what he said

Go tell that long tongued liar, oh well well
Go tell that midnight rider, oh well well
Tell the gambler, rambler, back-biter
Tell them God almighty gonna cut them down

Run on for a long time,
Run on for a long time,
Let me tell you God almighty gonna cut you down

You may throw your rock and hide your hand
Working in the dark against your fellow man
As sure as God made the day and the night
What you do in the dark will be brought to the light
You may run and hide, slip and slide
Trying to take the mote from your neighbour's eyes
As sure as God made the rich and poor
You gonna reap just what you sow

Run on for a long time,
Run on for a long time
Let me tell you God almighty gonna cut you down
Go tell that long tongued liar, oh well well
Go tell that midnight rider, oh well well
Tell the gambler, rambler, back-biter
Tell them God almighty gonna cut them down

Some people go to church just to sit in the fire
Trying to make a date with the neighbour's wife
Brother let me tell you as sure as you're born
You better leave that woman alone
Because one of these days mark my word
You think that brother is going to work
And you'll sneak up and knock on that door
That's all brother you'll knock no more

Run on for a long time,
Run on for a long time
Let me tell you God almighty gonna cut you down
Go tell that long tongued liar, oh well well
Go tell that midnight rider, oh well well
Tell the gambler, rambler, back-biter
Tell them God almighty gonna cut them down

Recordingdate: 1966/05/25, first released on: How Great Thou Art (album)

Musicians

Musicians who contributed to the first recording of Run On:

(guitar)
(guitar)
(guitar)
(steel guitar)
(bass)
(bass)
(drums)
(drums)
(piano)
(piano)
(organ)
(harmonica)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(vocals)
(tympani)
(sax)
(sax)

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Lex wrote on October 13, 2008
One of the best songs of the album.
bastiaanvinke wrote on September 19, 2009
Now after almost 22 years since I first heard this I understand what he's singing.
dgirl wrote on July 15, 2011
THE best song on the HGTA album.
JerryNodak wrote on July 15, 2011
My least favorite song on the HGTA album.
Deano1 wrote on July 15, 2011
One of the many highlights of the "How Great Thou Art" LP. Elvis lets loose on this uptempo gospel and gives a great performance. He is a little hard to understand in parts, but the song's message still comes through loud and clear. 4 1/2 stars.
Steve V wrote on July 15, 2011
A great album but much of it is bogged down with the heavy hand of Jarvis and over produced. I dont like it as much now as I did in 1966 when it was a relief from the dreadful soundtracks. But this song has remained a favorite. Stand out cut on this LP.
Great Dane wrote on July 15, 2011
The second best song on this great album in my opinion. The best is "Somebody bigger than...." 4 1/2 stars.
GEORGE (GK) wrote on July 15, 2011
Great performance from a Great album ! I love this album more so than the "His Hand in mine- gospel album".
Gorse wrote on December 21, 2012
Rightfully found its way on to the Artist Of The Century release as it is a classic piece of gospel that suits the mood, emotion, and voice of Elvis perfectly. Reminds me of the fabulous I John, in feel from the He Touched Me album.
sugartummy wrote on April 27, 2013
I adore fast gospel songs like this. Also check out earlier versions off the song(like The Coleman Brothers)
bajo wrote on June 08, 2015
No doubt! This is my favorite track from the album. I never compare those albums, His Hand In Mine, How Great Thou Art and He Touched Me. Three different, great albums, of their kind. I love them all!
TheMemphisFan wrote on June 08, 2015
One of Elvis' best! I especially like take 6 where Elvis adds a little something extra with his shout of "yeah!" - - - "... that's all brother, you'll knock no more... yeah!... run on for a long time..."
shoesuedeblues wrote on June 09, 2015
The albums success speaks for itself, not a dud track to be heard.Although I rarely play these songs nowadays this is a good lively gospel in the mould of the old spirituals.
ElvisSacramento wrote on June 10, 2015
This is surely my favorite uptempo gospel song that Elvis ever recorded and Elvis' rendition of it is unique, catchy, exciting and a masterpiece. Elvis' rendition of this gem should definitely be far better known than it actually is though. 5 Stars.
Cruiser621 wrote on June 13, 2017
Not one of my favorites from his album "How Great Thou Art". I have the FTD copy of this album and I only wish there were outtakes of "In The Garden" but he nailed it in one take. Out of his 3 gospel albums, this is my least favorite.
Cruiser621 wrote on June 13, 2017
It just dawned on me why this album is my least favorite and ; try the heavy handed process of Felton Jarvis. Think he did more harm than good on a lot of Elvis' tracks.
Bill (BW) wrote on November 30, 2018
"Run On" is my favorite track on an album of great tracks. One of the best!
JerryNodak wrote on July 23, 2019
Not a fave track of mine. But overall, I love the LP. Song: 3 stars. LP: 5 stars. Felton's prod on this and other LPs: 5 stars.
Miknik7077 wrote on July 27, 2020
Maybe his best up tempo gospel song. There have been other variations by other artists, but this one is the best.
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