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 Ohhh Ohhh
I killed John Henry , In the battle of sinners and saints Ohhh Ohhh