"The Old Account Was Settled Long Ago" lyrics

"The Old Account Was Settled Long Ago"

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 cause he washed my sins away
And the old account was settled long ago
Well the old account was large and growin' every day
And I was always sinnin' 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
Cause 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)...


Writer(s): F.m. Graham
album: "At San Quentin" (1969)
Johnny Cash - At San Quentin album cover
Big River
(2000 Re-release Bonus Track)
I Still Miss Someone
(2000 Re-release Bonus Track)
I Don't Know Where I'm Bound
(2000 Re-release Bonus Track)
Ring Of Fire
(2000 Re-release Bonus Track)
He Turned The Water Into Wine
(2000 Re-release Bonus Track)
Daddy Sang Bass
(2000 Re-release Bonus Track)
The Old Account Was Settled Long Ago
(2000 Re-release Bonus Track)
Closing Medley
(2000 Re-release Bonus Track)
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