G C
This nine pound hammer is a little too heavy
G D G
for my size buddy for my size.
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G C
Roll on buddy don't you roll so slow
G D G
how can I roll when the wheels won't go.
This nine pound hammer it killed John Henry
but it can't kill me buddy no it can't kill me.
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I'm going on the mountain just to see my baby
and I ain't comin' back no I ain't comin' back.
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It's a long way to Harlan it's a long way to Hazard
just to get a little booze just to get a little booze.
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There ain't one hammer down in this tunnel
that can ring like mine that can ring like mine.
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This nine pound hammer it rings like silver
shines like gold buddy shines like gold.
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