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John Henry Lyrics by Hugh Laurie

Let Them Talk (Special Edition)

2011

[Verse 1: Irma Thomas]
John Henry had a little woman
And the dress she wore was red
She walked down the track
She never looked back
[Hook 1: Hugh Laurie & Irma Thomas]
I'm going where John Henry fell dead (x2)
[Verse 2: Irma Thomas]
John Henry had another woman
And her name was Polly Anne
John Henry was taken sick
And he had to go to bed
[Hook 2: Hugh Laurie & Irma Thomas]
Polly Anne drove steel like a man (x2)
[Verse 3: Irma Thomas]
John Henry told his little woman
Honey fix my supper soon
I got ninety-nine miles
Of track I wanna line back
[Hook 3: Hugh Laurie & Irma Thomas]
I'm gonna line 'em by the light of the moon (x2)
[Verse 4: Irma Thomas]
John Henry said to his captain
You know a man ain't nothin' but a man
I'm bettin' right now you won't beat me down
[Hook 4: Hugh Laurie & Irma Thomas]
I'm gonna die with my hammer in my hand (x2)
[Verse 5: Irma Thomas]
John Henry hammered in the mountain
Until his hammer caught on fire
The last word's I heard that the poor boy said
[Hook 5: Hugh Laurie & Irma Thomas]
Give me a cool drink of water before I die (x6)
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About “John Henry” by Hugh Laurie

Read the complete lyrics to "John Henry" by Hugh Laurie from the album "Let Them Talk (Special Edition) " in 2011. 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 R&B, UK, Blues.

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"John Henry" is credited to Hugh Laurie. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"John Henry" appears on "Let Them Talk (Special Edition) " in 2011.

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