I'm Gonna Run to the City of Refuge


" The City of Refuge" is a gospel blues song recorded in 1928 by Blind Willie Johnson, with backing vocals by Willie B. Harris, who may have been his first wife. It is an adaptation of the traditional song "You Better Run".
The earliest known recording of the song was by Wiseman Sextette, 1923.
The title relates to the Biblical concept of Cities of Refuge, where people accused of manslaughter could escape vengeance. The chorus consists of the title, repeated several times, often in call-and-response format. The verses differ widely from one artist to another. Johnson's version refers to Saint Peter preaching; to the Holy Ghost; to Book of Revelation ; and to the Last Supper.

Recordings

The following recordings, divided by song title, are by people with Wikipedia articles:
; I'm Gonna Run to the City of Refuge
; City of Refuge
; You Better Run