Story Behind The Song
Two days after the passing of Johnny Cash, I awakened from a dream in a cold sweat. This is as clear a picture of the dream that I could describe.
Song Description
Johnny Cash suffered greatly after the passing of his wife June. The time he spent here after she passed was all the pain he needed to bare.
| Song Length |
3:13 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Gracious, Moving |
Subject |
Famous People, Existence |
| Similar Artists |
Clint Black, Chet Atkins |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Tonight I cried in Johnnys Arms 2003 Phillip Powell
I heard his Voice and a thousand angels
as I slipped in to my dream
I was down by the train when he climbed on board
I heard the whistle blowing out his name
The time he spent here after she left his side
was all hell that he need bare
And I cried in Johnnys arms
In the mystic light under the autumn stars
I touched the hem of that long black coat
Tonight I cried in Johnnys arms
It was the tree, the train and his voice remains
Etched into my heart
Forever will compare, this holiness he bared
To touch us all in so many ways
There is a venue in the sky
On the other side of the Needles eye
In a cathedral tower of crystal windowpanes
Where I heard her call out his name
Tonight I cried in Johnnys arms
In the mystic light under the autumn stars
I touched the hem of that long black coat
Tonight I cried in Johnnys arms
And by the way, Johnny sends his love to
Everyone he left behind
He said Tell Rodney Hey, He has got the train
Keep her slow and steady and always holy bound
Tonight I cried in Johnnys arms
In the mystic light under the autumn stars
I touched the hem of that long black coat
Tonight I cried in Johnnys arms