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, 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 
Ohhhh Ohhhhhhh 

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