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Who sang I Hung My Head?

Release date: 2002

Duration: 03:53

Johnny Cash released the song I Hung My Head. Date of release: 2002.

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The meaning of the song 'I Hung My Head ', based on the lyrics

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🎶 I Hung My Head song analysis

The song tells the story of a man who accidentally kills a stranger while taking target practice. He feels guilty and runs away, but is eventually arrested and tried for his crime. He realizes the serious consequences of his actions and begs for forgiveness, but is eventually sentenced to death. The lyrics describe the man's remorse and the impact of his mistake on the victim's family.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘I Hung My Head’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Johnny Cash - Short Biography

John R. Cash was a famous American country singer-songwriter who often incorporated themes such as heartbreak, moral tribulation, and redemption into his music. Known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice and his band Tennessee Three who accompanied him with frenzied guitar rhythms, Cash was a dynamic performer who stood out for his all-black stage attire, which earned him the nickname of "the man in black".