Charley Crockett - 9 Lb Hammer Lyrics

This nine pound hammer 
Just a little too heavy 
For my size 
For my size 

Take this hammer 
Show it to the captain 
Tell him I'm gone 
Tell him I'm gone 

If he should ask you 
Where I went to 
Tell him you don't know
Tell him you don't know 

This nine pound hammer 
Killed John Henry
It laid him low 
It laid him low 

This nine pound hammer 
Killed my brother 
But it won't kill me 
No it won't kill me 

Roll on buddy 
Don't you roll too slow 
How can I roll 
When the wheels won't go

Roll on brother 
But take your time
For I'm broke down
And I can't make mine

This nine pound hammer 
Just a little too heavy
For my size
For my size