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Artist: Joe Bonamassa
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The Ballad of John Henry
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The Ballad of John Henry
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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
Gimme the hammer that killed John Henry , Cos it won't kill me
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 i'm goin' home
Take this hammer carry it to the Captain , Tell him why i'm gone
I'm a wanted man with the Captain
I'm a wanted man in the shackles
I'm a wanted man in the shackles
I'm a wanted man
Who killed John Henry , In the battle of sinners and saints
Who killed John Henry , In the battle of sinners and saints
Ohhhh Ohhhhhhh
I killed John Henry , In the battle of sinners and saints
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