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Spike Driver Blues Lyrics by Doc Watson

Doc And The Boys

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John Henry was a steel drivin' boy
But he went down
Yes, he went down
He went down

Take my hammer and give it to the capt'n
Boys, tell him I'm gone
You can tell him I'm gone
Yes, tell him I'm gone

This old hammer done kill John Henry
And it don't kill me
No it won't kill me
Ain't gonna kill me

It's a long way from East Colorado
Honey, to my home
Honey, to my home
Honey, to my home

John Henry left his hammer
All paint' in red
All shinin' red
John Henry's dead

Take this hammer and carrie it to the capt'n
You can tell him I'm gone
Boys, tell him I'm gone
You're sure he's gone
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About “Spike Driver Blues” by Doc Watson

Read the complete lyrics to "Spike Driver Blues" by Doc Watson from the album "Doc And The Boys". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, USA, Bluegrass.

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"Spike Driver Blues" is credited to Doc Watson. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Spike Driver Blues" appears on "Doc And The Boys".

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