Cash, Johnny - These Hands Lyrics






These hands aren't the hands of a gentleman
These hands are calloused and old
These hands raised a family, these hands built a home
Now these hands raised to praise the Lord

These hands won the heart of my loved one
And with hers they were never alone
If these hands filled their task then what more could you ask
For these fingers have worked to the bone

Now don't try to judge me by what you'd like me be
For my life hasn't been a success
Some people have power but still they grieve
While these hands brought me happiness

Now I'm tired and I'm old and I haven't much gold
Maybe things ain't been all that I planned
Lord above hear my plea when it's time to judge me
Take a look at these hard working hands

Take a look at these hard working hands





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  1. B.... P....

    Oh Man, What A Song!

  2. C.... P....

    When potcoin dipped hard but you held

  3. R.... J....

    For me one of the most impressive songs from my friend John who was a companion through over 60 years of my life.

  4. J.... C....

    My hands... Calloused and loved

  5. e.... ....

    You about to johnny cash these hands, boy.

  6. B.... H....

    cash is the man but i think i prefer dylan's version. its on the self portrait bootleg

  7. P.... S....

    yes...calloused hands...
    been wking since birth..

  8. P.... S....

    yes...calloused hands...
    been wking since birth..

    P.... S....

    "these hands bring me happiness" ;)

  9. e.... o....

    God didn't make em much better than you Johnny. You brought great joy to many. Your music and memories live on forever.

  10. J.... S....

    Hank Snow. Johnny new a good song and made a great version.

  11. C.... ....

    Thanks Dad R.I.P this song is for you

  12. K.... ....

    there will never ever be someone like him

    the world needs more people like you, johnny
    i hope someday i can personally thank you

  13. M.... ....

    A favorite of mine!!!
    Only Johnny can bring this HOME!
    (;-)

  14. J.... ....

    You're welcome!

  15. J.... ....

    You're welcome! I'm glad that you liked it!

  16. u.... ....

    Lord, what a voice, such sincerety and depth of feeling! Maybe the best version I've ever heard of this song, by the way! Thanks a million for posting!

    u.... ....

    I remember listening to this song with my grandfather o. saturday .nights. we played dominoes, he would go to the restroom a take a swig of bourbon tp and fro. but when the song played I would sing along and he would hold his hands up with tears in his eyes. to me this song is about my grandpa. and he had the biggest ha.ds I ever have seen. I have always loved johbby cash, and always will.