Cash, Johnny - Like A Soldier Lyrics






With the twilight colors falling
And the evening laying shadows
Hidden memories come stealing from my mind
As I feel my own heart beating out
The simple joy of living
I wonder how I ever was that kind

But the wild road I was rambling
Was always out there calling
And they said a hundred times I should have died
But now my present miracle
Is that you're here beside me
So, I believe they were roads that I was meant to ride

Like a soldier getting over the war
Like a young man getting over his crazy days
Like a bandit getting over his lawless ways
Every day is better than before
I'm like a soldier getting over the war

There were nights I don't remember
And there's pain that I've forgotten
Other things I choose not to recall
There are faces that come to me
In my darkest secret memory
Faces that I wish would not come back at all

In my dreams parade of lovers
From the other times and places
There's not one that matters now, no matter who
I'm just thankful for the journey
And that I've survived the battles
And that my spoils of victory are you





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  1. J.... D....

    Liberal propaganda

  2. F.... P....

    Sounds like me and bobby mc gee

  3. d.... ....

    This song is about the Battle your soul. The war that rages everyday. Johnny understood that war. My Hope Is that we all listen to this and become aware of that war. Jesus gives us the victory. My dear wife you are the spoil of my spiritual war.

  4. S.... B....

    How wonderful was Johnny Cash!

  5. A.... M....

    I, and
    love, to
    sake the
    broken peace
    some on
    another never
    knowing, where
    I'am just
    a peace
    loving, perfect
    for damn
    my ugly
    loving, habits,
    won before

  6. f.... f....

    and Wayfaring Stranger????

  7. T.... P....

    I love this song

  8. J.... t....

    Lyrics:
    With the twilight colors falling
    And the evening laying shadows
    Hidden memories come stealing from my mind
    And I feel my own heart beating out
    The simple joy of living
    And I wonder how I ever was that kind
    But the wild road I was rambling
    Was always out there calling
    And you said a hundred times I should have died
    Then you reached down and touched me
    And I lifted me up with you
    So, I believe it was a road that I was meant to ride
    I'm like a soldier getting over the war
    I'm like a young man getting over his crazy days
    Like a bandit getting over his lawless ways
    I don't have to do that anymore
    I'm like a soldier getting over the war
    There are nights I don't remember
    And pain that it's been forgotten
    And a lot of things I choose not to recall
    There are faces that come to me
    In my darkest secret memories
    Faces that I wish would not come back at all
    But in my dreams parade of lovers
    From the other times and places
    There's not one that matters now, no matter who
    I'm just thankful for the journey
    And that I've survived the battles
    And that's my spoils of victory is you
    I'm like a soldier getting over the war
    I'm like a young man getting over his crazy days
    Like a bandit getting over his lawless ways
    Everyday gets betther than the day before
    I'm like a soldier getting over the war

  9. B.... S....

    Thank you

  10. M.... ....

    hi all county boys and simply peopol from italy , sorry for my leanguage but i'don't like school , i like beer....johnny in my heart

  11. a.... l....

    Johnny Cash was a man whose heart beat with the rhythm of love and social justice. He received humanitarian awards from, among others, the Jewish National Fund, B’nai Brith, and the United Nations. He championed the rights of Native Americans, protested the war in Vietnam, was a voice for the poor, the struggling and the disenfranchised, and an advocate for the rights of prisoners.

  12. j.... ....

    Holy Spirit.

  13. K.... P....

    CSI brought me here

  14. F.... M....

    Like a soldier getting over the war 
    Like a young man getting over his crazy days 
    Like a bandit getting over his lawless ways 
    Every day is better than before 
    I'm like a soldier getting over the war

  15. S.... C....

    *Johnny Cash*...Light & Love...

  16. M.... S....

    Kandahar Afghanistan. 2014

  17. N.... ....

    Who knows the song too from watching csi miami? xD

  18. t.... g....

    He is sing for the lord now

  19. D.... C....

    I say thank you to all of the veterans of war

  20. S.... H....

    Love Johnny! His music touches my soul and heart!

  21. A.... M....

    thanks for the help

  22. M.... H....

    Well... as a venezuelan, given all we are living now, this song fits with my country´s mood... It´s pretty sad to live what we´re living right now!

  23. J.... L....

    This song was on CSI Miami which I just started watching, that distinct voice led to google to youtube.  I am a huge Cash fan and never heard this song before.

  24. C.... ....

    Johnny Cash would've played the man in black perfectly in the Dark tower.

  25. c.... 9....

    Me and Bobby McGee

  26. E.... L....

    nothing like him , nothing ever. Sad thing is he wouldn't even win the voice, mainly because people who like his sound don't watch that crap haha

  27. P.... ....

    Everyone is like a soldier, they just dont know it.

  28. C.... T....

    After Afghanistan I knew I couldn't reenlist. Right after I got out I found this song. It's so true. You don't even know

    C.... T....

    Here with you brother. It may never go, But well be alright.

  29. d.... ....

    "Like a young man getting over his crazy days"
    That's probably what the end 20s are thinking, if they really been through crazy days.
    I dont need that shite anymore ! :-D

  30. D.... E....

    This song was used on the soundtrack of a 2016 episode of CSI-miami! I love Johnny Cash's music.

  31. E.... ....

    been over 8 years and I still have cold sweats at night. F**k Iraq!!

    E.... ....

    I pray for your peace. Thanks for your courage man.

    E.... ....

    thank you for your service man!!

    E.... ....

    You and I both, Brother.

    E.... ....

    Thank you for your service.

  32. c.... ....

    this is cash i have not heard great

  33. M.... J....

    Amen, Brother. Holger °|° Dänske

  34. E.... S....

    I feel like the soldier was made for me.

  35. M.... A....

    ist doch klasse der Sänger

  36. A.... S....

    I love you Johnny

  37. s.... ....

    Almost feels like Sunday mornin comin down

  38. r.... ....

    How great is Christ, that he right now at the end of my 12 years slavery send me this song of one of his soldiers...

  39. K.... T....

    This man was amazing. Simply amazing. You know today's country artists should sing like he did, and I might be interested in today's country because right now it's all about getting drunk and bangin' some girl.

    K.... T....

    I've done plenty of both and at my age it aint as interesting as it once was, certainly not worth singing about, but Johnny cash's music just keeps getting better every time I hear the man.

    K.... T....

    Better sober, anyway few things can top this mans music

  40. C.... T....

    I first heard this song right after I got out and it really hits home. Great song period but especially if you're a vet.

    C.... T....

    Indeed. The things a veterinarian has to do and the things he saw... Makes you appreciate being a people doctor.

  41. J.... C....

    I'm not a soldier. but I am a man getting over mycrazy days.

    J.... C....

    my father and his father were in WWI and WWII. I only saw by Daddy cry twice.m at his mamma's funeral and at the Pearl mem.he lost two cuz on those ships. thats why they were the best of us Americans. Pray for and support those servin our country

    J.... C....

    correct

    J.... C....

    @blueslove61 shut up you old shithead. Like stuff doesnt happen within our borders.

    J.... C....

    @blueslove61 fuck the military industrial complex killing innocent people in the name of freedom.

    J.... C....

    @blueslove61 get a grip already

  42. A.... M....

    He honestly looks creepy in that picture...O_o

  43. M.... S....

    Pray for peace and love one another.

    M.... S....

    trying every day

  44. M.... S....

    After the last shot is fired, the war inside the soldier rages on. Trying to justify killing is a battle I am not going to live with. I love this country and freedom. I will keep on praying all we did was just and with reason. May God bless us all.

    M.... S....

    The creed of the warrior since time immemorial.

    M.... S....

    Michael Simms thank you for your service my friend. God bless.

  45. J.... J....

    we will never forget. but one day we can make peace with it

  46. M.... ....

    What a song! What a song! What a f****** great song!

  47. R.... R....

    beautiful story telling... this hit a cord deep down.....

  48. K.... B....

    great song

  49. S.... ....

    A wonderful music legend! They don't make them like they use to.  

  50. g.... ....

    I am glad for the Journey, but I ain't never gettin' over that war.

    g.... ....

    my brother you never get over it no matter which one, welcome home

  51. M.... ....

    Anyone knows the correct tab/chords for this song? Thank you.

  52. K.... M....

    Great music, I heard "Rusty Cage" bc of Mob of the Dead on Bo2 and I decided to listen to a couple of song's by Johnny Cash...

    Best decision ever, wow this music is timeless.

    K.... M....

    Best music artist in history in my humble opinion

  53. J.... S....

    thank you johnny

  54. g.... Z....

    Country music from Johnny Cash are the gratest!

  55. A.... L....

    Really don't listen much to old tunes, or country, but this is a great song. 

  56. T.... W....

    <3 this man (Y)

  57. J.... D....

    I have my own demons to overcome. They torture me every night even tough i have stopped. I feel like the bandit getting over my lawless ways. I don't want that life any more. I remember all the pain. Only way to fight a demons
     is to hit it in the face. Beat it down. i suppose we all have demons Once we beat them we will all be free. RIP Mr Cash

    J.... D....

    ah another Islamic troll perhaps? Spreading false teachings?

    J.... D....

    @Stephanie H Men Taught you the trinity doctrine not the word. God did not intend to Confuse the masses by going by many names or many titles. He in one God. The father, Not the son, and He has one Name Jehovah. Psalms 83:18 KJV

    J.... D....

    @Stephanie H Your doing what MANY other people do. They read one verse and don't read the verses around it. In verse 15 of Exodus 3 The american standard version reads "15 And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, Jehovah, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name FOREVER, and this is my memorial unto all generations." The KJV fails to translate the divine name in many places. Lord is a title, not a name. The KJV puts Lord thousands of times where the Hebrew name for God appeared in the Original texts. Jesus even quotes the OT in the NT where God's name appeared. Stephanie you need to read Jer 31:35 in the ASV " Thus saith Jehovah, who giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, who stirreth up the sea, so that the waves thereof roar; Jehovah of hosts is his name:"  1 John 5:5-8 is talking about the spirit, water , and blood that testify or act as a witness to Jesus being the son of God. "The three are in agreement" This has nothing to do with the nature of God. This scripture tells us that Jesus is the SON of God. Nothing more. Trying to find proof of the trinity in the bible is trying to chase after the wind. Stop listening to men and read the word for what it is . Jesus told us he was not equal to his father. "28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I." -Jesus (John14:28 KJV) Then he says God(Jehovah) is his father in the same way he is our father and God showing clearly what his position is " Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God." (John 21:17) You will not find ONE scripture in the bible where Christ claims to be the Father, God, or Go by the name Jehovah. Follow Christ, not men! 

    J.... D....

    Then it wouldn't make sence what happened at his baptism, and how he would tell the people not his will, but his father's will be done, and not to call him great but his father. It makes sence that they are three distinct beings with one purpose and that is to bring salvation to all mankind. Jesus also said "Father I pray that they can be one, even as we are one". Does that mean everyone in this earth is person? No, but it means that we should have one ultimate goal in mind, and that is to recieve salvation, just like the Godhead has one purpose. I am a member of the LDS church.

    J.... D....

    +CashPresley32 Well religious or not, we each find a way to live with ourselves if we find solace in god or not. sometimes the greatest feelings come from others from in our hearts. that can be forgiveness, that can be the divine we search for.

  58. e.... ....

    Thank You Lord for creating Johnny Cash

    e.... ....

    ejp42 Amen to that

    e.... ....

    i agree, my friend

    e.... ....

    You are welcome, bro !

    e.... ....

    Sweet comment ejp42

    e.... ....

    @Aquathrone count your blessings

  59. J.... P....

    Whatta great tune.... to all these people tryin to classify his music... well you cant do that he only fits in the category of Johnny Cash.

    J.... P....

    you said this man is a category all in himself...

    J.... P....

    yep pretty much

    J.... P....

    you said it brother!

    J.... P....

    I can classify it as only one thing:simply amazing.

  60. d.... ....

    I hope everyone is a troll. Life becomes unbearable if I try to think otherwise .

  61. I.... D....

    The difference between art made from the soul to God's ears and art made purely for monetary reward is the difference between an apple a Twinkie...Cash made apples.

  62. L.... S....

    Patriotic and fantastic ! Thank you Andrew !!!

  63. L.... ....

    Whoa with the fedora and the edge, bismuth, whoa.

  64. O.... ....

    @190012 jb is a stupid kid johnny cash has been around for longer than him and now if u please shut up and enjoy the music

  65. p.... k....

    The number one reason why NO ONE should diss the classics is that compared to this todays music is shit

  66. B.... s....

    are you stupid? j r cash has been around longer than biebers faggot ass

  67. M.... J....

    Great song

  68. z.... ....

    14 people have no lifes. Jc is the bomb

  69. T.... W....

    johnny cash,the king of country,they don't do it like he did

  70. L.... ....

    Because JC is king, and god.

  71. S.... B....

    Stop hating on Cash or Elvis, both are legendary and eternal

  72. O.... ....

    there is music just as good as this. you just have to dig for it. the mainstream is populated with rap shit and teen pop. its rather sad.

  73. w.... m....

    you're right to say Cash wouldn't want you to deify him, but there is no such thing as an immortal being, there is nothing permanent in this universe, change is the only constant. that being said, even after death Johnny cashes voice carries more weight and conveys more meaning than most people who have ever lived, and he deserves praise.

  74. O.... ....

    Verse melody ....(Bobby McGee). Janis Joplin. Chorus on it's own. Johnny Cash...Priceless!

  75. T.... ....

    You make Roblox videos on YouTube. I really don't think you were even alive when he was. Stupid kids...

  76. d.... j....

    Johnny cash was a man who truly understood the world.

  77. d.... ....

    Why is your comment spam?

  78. F.... ....

    Why sad ??? It is far from being a sad song ... It is on the contrary a song filled with hope, it is like the calm that comes after a storm, when you have to rebuilt everything but the worst is behind you

  79. b.... s....

    Such a sad song wish music was as good as this now a days

  80. D.... V....

    Elvis is the kind of rock and roll, Mr. Cash is the king of country.

  81. T.... J....

    ._. is hero better?
    i dont think there is a diffrence lol

  82. T.... J....

    i use to not beleave in my relegon until i seen this in 2007 my dad showed me it and i listend to it for a whil then went to church and now im sick but i will fill better one of these days maybe another month

  83. S.... M....

    dident ?

  84. L.... H....

    No, Johnny Cash was the Man in Black.

  85. T.... J....

    he was like my idol... i wish he dident die.........
    i see jesus cause of him R.I.P Mr.Cash

  86. n.... ....

    johnny was a humble man.

  87. T.... T....

    You're belittling the affect music has on our society.

  88. T.... T....

    Yeah, that's why they played eachother's songs.

  89. l.... ....

    enough with elvis and johnny they both started at sun records and toured together in the 50's .

  90. K.... C....

    Elvis was a king and johnny was a legend kings die legends never die