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John Henry
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On Tour
Blues
John Henry was released on May 1, 2026 by Independent as a part of the album John Henry - Single
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Release DateMay 1, 2026
LabelIndependent
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM106

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Earl Nelson & the Company
Earl Nelson & the Company
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mississippi Fred McDowell
Mississippi Fred McDowell
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Mark Anderson
Mark Anderson
Co-Producer

Lyrics

John Henry was a steel driving man
Lord he died with a hammer in his hand
John Henry laid the cold steel down across this land
I said John Henry
John Henry
Henry born a man, never was a boy
Mama gave no rattle, hammer was his toy
Came down to make a stand, with fire in his hand
Chessie's s'posed to take us to the promise land
John Henry
John Henry
Well he broke down about half till dawn
Them red hot coals kept a-burnin' on
Down on his knees, boy began to pray
Devil didn't cross the Styx that day
John Henry
John Henry
John Henry
Written by: F. McDowell, Mississippi Fred McDowell
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