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John Henry Lyrics — Beck | Dork

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John Henry

From Beck And Dava1990

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John Henry

John Henry when he was a baby Sittin' on his pappy's knee Took a little hammer in his little right hand And said "Hammer be the death of me Lord God, hammer be the death of me!"

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"John Henry" is a song by Beck from the album Beck And Dava, released in 1990.

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