The Death Of John Henry chords by Leroy Troy

Chords with lyrics

Intro:
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Verse 1:
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The very first I heared bout John Henry's death
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Lord, I couldn't hardly stay in bed
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Come Monday mornin on the east bound train
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I'm going where John Henry fell dead
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Yeah, I'm going where John Henry fell dead

Verse 2:
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John Henry, he said to his captain
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Lord, I am a Tennessee man
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And 'fore I would see that steam drill beat me down
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I'd die with a hammer in my hand
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Yeah, I'd die with that hammer in my hand


Instrumental:
C majorC G+G


Verse 3:
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John Henry, he said to his captain
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Hear my nine pound hammer ring
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I'm pullin it down from my shoulder
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Bound to hear when she rings
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Yeah, you're bound to hear when she rings


Verse 4:
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John Henry, he hammerred in the mountains
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His hammer, it caught on fire
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The very last words heared John Henry said
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Bring me a cool drink of water 'fore I die
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Bring me a cool drink of water 'fore I die

Instrumental:
C majorC  G+G


Verse 5:
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John Henry's wife wore a brand new dress
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It was all trimmed in blue
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The very last words that he said to her
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Honey, I been good to you
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Yeah, honey, I been good to you


Verse 6:
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You may talk about John Henry just as much as you please
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Say and do all you can
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But there never was born in these United States
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Another such a steel drivin man
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Yeah, another such a steel drivin man
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