The Death of John Henry

Lyrics

> When the people out west heard of John Henry's death Couldn′t hardly stay in bed Monday morning on the east bound train Going where John Henry fell dead, Lord, Lord Going where John Henry fell dead They carried John Henry to the graveyard They looked at him good and long The very last words his wife said to him My husband he′s dead and gone, Lord, Lord My husband he′s dead and gone John Henry's wife wore a brand new dress It all was trimmеd in blue The very last words shе said to him Honey I been true to you, Lord, Lord Honey I been true to you John Henry told the Shaker Lord shake while I sing Throwing nine pounds from my hips on down Bound to hear her when she rings, Lord, Lord Bound to hear her when she rings John Henry told his captain I'm Tennessee man Before I would see that steam drill beat me down I die with a hammer in my hand, Lord, Lord I die with a hammer in my hand John Henry hammered in the mountain Till his hammer caught on fire Very last words that I heard him say Cool drink of water 'fore I die, Lord, Lord Cool drink of water 'fore I die << Transcribed from the CD 15APR2024, caj