Lyrics

[Verse 1] John Hardy was a desperate little man He carried two guns every day He kill him a man on the West Virginia line You ought to seen John Hardy getting away, poor boy Seen John Hardy getting away [Verse 2] He went on across to the Eaststone Bridge There he thought he'd be free But up steps a sheriff and takes him by the arm Says, "Johnny come along with me, poor boy" Johnny come along with me [Verse 3] He sent for his mama and his papa too To come and go his bail But there were no bailout for a murder charge So they threw John Hardy back in jail Threw John Hardy back in jail [Verse 4] John Hardy had a pretty little girl And the dress that she wore was blue She threw her arms around his neck Saying, "Daddy, I have always been true" Daddy, I have always been true [Verse 5] I've been to the east and I've been to the west Traveled this wide world around I've been to that river and I've been baptized And now I'm on my hanging ground Now I'm on my hanging ground