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The Ballad of John Henry

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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

Credits

Written by Joe Bonamassa (and due credit to Mississippi John Hurt) for his seventh studio album The Ballad of John Henry on February 24th, 2009