The Old Account
(Johnny Cash)

Well there was a time on earth
When in the books of heaven
An old account was standing
For sins yet unforgiven
My name was at the top
And many things below
But I went on to the Keeper
And settled it long ago

Long ago, long ago
Yes the old account was settled long ago
And the records cleared that day
'Cause He washed my sins away
And the old account was settled long ago

Well the old account was large
And growing every day
And I was always sinning
And I never tried to pray
But when I looked ahead
And saw such pain and woe
Well I went on to the Keeper
And settled it long ago

Long ago, long ago
Yes the old account was settled long ago
And the records cleared that day
'Cause He washed my sins away
And the old account was settled long ago

Now sinner, seek the Lord
Repent of all your sins
'Cause this He has commanded
If you would enter in
And then, if you should live
A hundred years below
Well you know you got it settled
'Cause you settled it long ago

Long ago, long ago
Yes the old account was settled long ago
And the records cleared that day
'Cause He washed my sins away
And the old account was settled long ago