You Can't Beat Jesus Christ
Johnny Cash Lyrics


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He was born to be known as everybody's brother
He is the Father, Son and Mary is His mother
He is a 'scuse my slanguage

Well, a compound country kinda guy
(Yes, He is)
Ain't no way to get around it
You just can't beat Jesus Christ
(No, you can't)

Well I used to crank and drank
Until my back was to the floor
I'd take it to the limit
Then I'd try to get some more

Yeah, when it came to gamblin'
Well, Lord I'd know how to roll them dice
(Yes, I would)
Ain't no two ways about it
I have been saved by Jesus Christ
Yes, I have

Even though I am a sinner
He will always be my friend
Well, He starts in the middle
And He does not have an end

And when my soul was held for ransom
Yeah, He is the one who paid the price
Ain't no reason to deny it
I owe it all to Jesus Christ


Yes I do, God bless you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Johnny Cash's song "You Can't Beat Jesus Christ" has a strong message of faith and redemption. The song highlights the power and greatness of Jesus Christ, who is seen as an all-encompassing figure of love, guidance, and salvation. The first verse reveals how Jesus was born to be a brother to everyone, and he is the Father, Son, and Mary, his mother. These lines depict his all-encompassing nature, that he is someone who is connected to every individual, who can offer guidance and love to everyone.


The next verse describes the singer's past struggles with drinking, gambling, and other vices. He talks about how he used to push himself to the extreme limits, but he found true salvation in Jesus Christ. He acknowledges himself as a sinner, but highlights how Jesus Christ is always there to offer friendship and support, to help him navigate through life's difficulties. The final verse signifies how Jesus paid the price for his sins and how he owes everything in his life to Jesus. The song has a powerful message of faith, where Jesus is the beacon of hope and redemption for those who seek it.


Line by Line Meaning

He was born to be known as everybody's brother
Jesus was born to be the brother of all humanity


He is the Father, Son and Mary is His mother
Jesus is both divine and human, the Son of God and the son of Mary


He is a 'scuse my slanguage Well, a compound country kinda guy
Jesus is humble, approachable, and relatable to all people


(Yes, He is) Ain't no way to get around it You just can't beat Jesus Christ (No, you can't)
Jesus is unbeatable and unparalleled in his greatness and goodness


Well I used to crank and drank Until my back was to the floor I'd take it to the limit Then I'd try to get some more
The artist used to engage in self-destructive behavior, constantly seeking more but never finding satisfaction


Yeah, when it came to gamblin' Well, Lord I'd know how to roll them dice (Yes, I would) Ain't no two ways about it I have been saved by Jesus Christ Yes, I have
The singer was once a gambler, but has since been saved by Jesus Christ


Even though I am a sinner He will always be my friend Well, He starts in the middle And He does not have an end
Despite being a sinner, the singer trusts that Jesus will always be their friend and that his love has no limits


And when my soul was held for ransom Yeah, He is the one who paid the price Ain't no reason to deny it I owe it all to Jesus Christ
Jesus paid the ultimate price to save the artist's soul, and the artist is grateful and owes everything to him


Yes I do, God bless you
The artist affirms their belief in Jesus and wishes God's blessings upon the listener




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Wayfaring Stranger - The New Appalachians - Lyrics

I am a poor wayfaring stranger
Traveling through this world alone

There will be no sickness, toil or danger
In that grand land to which I roam

Well I'm going home to see my mother
I'm going home to a morning rose
I'm only goin' over Jordan
I'm only goin' over home

Musical Interlude

I know dark clouds will gather 'round me
I know my way is rough and steep
And beautiful fields lie just before me
Where God's redeemed there vigils keep

Well I'm going home to see my brothers
I'm going home no more to roam
I'm only goin' over Jordan
I'm only goin' over home

Musical Interlude

I'm going home to see my Father
I'm going home no more to roam
I'm only goin' over Jordan
I’m only goin’ where no one roams

I want to wear that crown of glory
When I get to that good land
I want to shout out salvation story
In concert with that blood washed band.
I'm going there to see my saviour
I’ll see his face no more to roam
I'm only going over Jordan
I'm only going over home
I'm only goin' over home