John Henry was born. At the crack of dawn. His mama named Henry. And a daddy named John. His daddy predicted that. While John was growin'. He would be wild. Like the wind that was blowin'. That morn he was born. Was a hurricane. Thunder and lightning. And pouring rain. He's exciting to see. Like the storm he was born in. He took my heart and soul. Without a warning. So treat me nice. Don't be mean John Henry. Make the girl's faces green with envy. And I'm gonna give you. All the love that's in me. John Henry John Henry. Oh rock of a man. You're thrillin' me. I'll take your hand. So willingly. Ready to go. Wherever you lead me. Long as I know. You'll always need me. Oh Johnny you are my hero. Without you my life is a zero. So whether I'm happy or in misery. In your arms is where I have to be now. So treat me nice. Don't be mean John Henry. Make the girl's faces green with envy. And I'm gonna give you. All the love that's in me. John Henry John Henry. Henry you know. You've got me goin'. My love for you. Keeps growing and a growing. Treat me nice. Don't be mean John Henry. Make the girl's faces green with envy. And I'm gonna give you. All the love that's in me. John Henry John Henry. Treat me nice. Don't be mean John Henry