“Hymn for the Man in Black”
Tribute to Johnny Cash • Sung by Country Cate
Just discovered Country Cate Music? Click here for a full playlist - Listen to Country Kate's soulful new single, "Hymn for the Man in Black." A powerful and honest musical tribute to the life, flaws, and enduring legacy of Johnny Cash. Watch Next: Lyrics: Down in Dyess, in Arkansas Heard a gospel song for the poor A brother's ghost, a heavy cost And a freight train shakin' the door That Memphis sun, that golden door He gave 'em something they ain't heard before But the road got hard and the nights got mean And he fought the beast that lived within Oh, the Man in Black, a lonesome sound On cracked and broken, holy ground He sang for those who'd lost their way And the price of sin you have to pay He faced the men in Folsom gray He knew their troubles anyway He found his rock, a steady hand In the love of June, who'd understand Oh, the Man in Black, a lonesome sound On cracked and broken, holy ground He sang for those who'd lost their way And the price of sin you have to pay The years went by, the radio Forgot the places he would go But in a quiet room, he found the truth In a broken voice, his final proof The train is gone, the whistle's blown The Man in Black has made it home And that lonesome sound... it still rings true... For me... and for you. Lyrics by @joshuadurey . Music and singer created with AI tools.