Who killed John Henry,
In the battle of sinners and saints
Who killed John Henry,
In the battle of sinners and saints

Take this hammer carry it to the Captain,
Tell him why i'm gone
Take this hammer carry it to the Captain,
Tell him i'm goin' home

I don't want your cold iron shackles around my leg
I don't want your cold iron shackles around my leg

Who killed John Henry,
In the battle of sinners and saints
Who killed John Henry,
In the battle of sinners and saints

I'm a long way from Colorado,
A long way from my home...
Get the hammer that killed John Henry,
Won't kill me no more
Gimme the hammer that killed John Henry,
Cos it won't kill me
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