John Henry (约翰·亨利) - Ramblin' Jack Elliott Listen in every heart there burns a flame For the love of glory or the dread of shame But oh how happy we would be if we understood There is no safety but in doing good
People out West heard of John Henry's death
Couldn't hardly stay in bed
Couldn't hardly stay in bed
Monday morning on the eastbound train
Goin' where John Henry's dead
Goin' where John Henry's dead
Carried John Henry to the graveyard They looked at him good and long
Very last words I heard his wife said
My husband he is dead and gone
My husband he is dead and gone
John Henry's wife wore a brand new dress
It was all trimmed in blue
Very last words I heard that who can said
Darling I bin true to you
Darling I bin true to you
Darling Shake a sin Then John Henry Lord a shake while I swiming