Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash – Here Was a Man

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About The Song

Johnny Cash is synonymous with country music, and his deep, resonant voice has provided the soundtrack to countless lives. One of his most iconic and enduring songs is “Here Was a Man”. This powerful ballad, released in 1961, is a testament to Cash’s storytelling abilities and his knack for capturing the human condition.

The song narrates the life of a resilient man facing adversity and the harsh realities of life. Through vivid imagery and Cash’s soulful delivery, listeners are invited to follow this man’s journey, from humble beginnings to overcoming challenges. The lyrics paint a picture of a life well-lived, filled with both triumphs and hardships.

“Here Was a Man” is more than just a song; it’s a celebration of the human spirit. Cash’s ability to convey such raw emotion and universal themes through his music is what makes him a true legend. The song’s simple yet powerful instrumentation, featuring Cash’s distinctive guitar strumming, perfectly complements the narrative.   

Beyond its emotional impact, “Here Was a Man” also offers a glimpse into the American West and the challenges faced by those living on the frontier. The song’s references to hard work, perseverance, and the enduring human spirit resonate with listeners from all walks of life.

“Here Was a Man” has been covered by countless artists over the years, but it is Cash’s version that is considered the definitive one. His deep, resonant voice gives the song a sense of authenticity that is hard to match.

“Here Was a Man” is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and uplift listeners. It is a song about the human experience, and it reminds us of the strength and resilience that we all possess.

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GblppeMGP-E

Lyric

Here was a man a man who was born in a small village the son of a peasant womanHe grew up in another small villageUntil he reached the age of thirty he worked as a carpenter
Then for three years he was a traveling ministerBut he never traveled more than two hundred miles from where he was bornAnd where he did go he usually walkedHe never held political office he never wrote a book never bought a home
Never had a family he never went to college and he never set foot inside a big cityYes here was a manThough he never did one on the things usually associated with greatnessHe had no credentials but himself he had nothing to do with this world
Except through the devine purpose that brought him to this worldWhile he was still a young man the tide of popular opinion turned against himMost of his friends ran away one of them denied himOne of them betrayed him and turned him over to his enemies
Then he went through the mockery of a trialAnd was nailed to a cross between two thievesAnd even while he was dying his executioners gambledFor the only piece of property that he had in this world
And that was his robe his purple robeWhen he was dead he was taken down from the crossAnd laid in a borrowed grave provided by compassionate friendsMore than nineteen centuries have come and gone
And today he’s a centerpiece of the human raceOur leader in the column to human destinyI think I’m well within the mark when I say that all of the armies that ever marchedAll of the navies that ever sailed the seas
All of the legislative bodies that ever sat and all of the kings that ever reignedAll of them put together have not affected the life of man on this earthSo powerfully as that one solitary lifeHere was a man (joy to the world the Lord is come)
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