Johnny with the Gentle Hands

Johnny was my lover
Johnny he was shy
Gentle and so tender
He never would hurt a fly

Big Joe was the bossman
Rich and mean was he
I was Johnny's woman
But Big Joe wanted me

Oh my Johnny with the gentle hands
I'm waiting
Oh my Johnny with the gentle hands
I'm true, til' they take away your hammer
And unchain those iron bands
I'll be waiting Johnny with the gentle hands

One night Big Joe caught me
On my way to town
Dragged me in the shadows
Threw me all around
Johnny heard me holla
Raven mad he ran
Grabbed Joe by the collar
Killed him with his gentle hands

Sheriff caught my Johnny
Took him off to jail
Wouldn't even let me see him
Wouldn't let me go his bail
I'll be true to Johnny
Till the day I die
And if I never see him
I'll meet him on the other side

Oh my Johnny with the gentle hands
I'm waiting
Oh my Johnny with the gentle hands
I'm true, til' they take away your hammer
And unchain those iron bands
I'll be waiting Johnny with the gentle hands

Johnny with the gentle hands

Johnny with the gentle hands