[Verse 1]
John Henry's little mother
She was dressed all in red
She jumped in bed, covered up her head
Said she didn't know her son was dead
[Verse 2]
John Henry had a pretty little woman
And the dress she wore was blue
And the words she said to him
"John Henry, I've been true to you
Lord, John Henry, I've been true to you"
[Outro]
Who's gonna shoe your little red feet?
Who's gonna glub your hands?
Who's gonna kiss your rosy, rosy lips?
And who's gonna be your man?
Lord, Lord