The Kneeling Drunkard’s Plea
Johnny Cash * Track #8 On American II: Unchained
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The Kneeling Drunkard's Plea by Johnny Cash
Release Date
Performed by
Johnny CashProduced by
Rick RubinWrited by
June Carter Cash & Helen Carter & Anita Carter & Maybelle CarterAbout
Written by the Carter Family, a group close to Johnny’s heart, as June Carter was later June Carter Cash, this song was originally recorded by the Louvin Brothers for their 1960 gospel album Satan Is Real.
The Kneeling Drunkard’s Plea Lyrics
[Chorus]
"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
[Verse 1]
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
[Chorus]
"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
[Verse 2]
"Bring my darling boy to me"
Was his mother's dying plea
And as he staggered through the gate
Alas, he 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
[Chorus]
"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
The Kneeling Drunkard’s Plea Q&A
Who wrote The Kneeling Drunkard’s Plea's ?
The Kneeling Drunkard’s Plea was written by June Carter Cash & Helen Carter & Anita Carter & Maybelle Carter.
Who produced The Kneeling Drunkard’s Plea's ?
The Kneeling Drunkard’s Plea was produced by Rick Rubin.
When did Johnny Cash release The Kneeling Drunkard’s Plea?
Johnny Cash released The Kneeling Drunkard’s Plea on Tue Nov 05 1996.