John Hardy

Now John Hardy was one desperate little man
Strapped on two guns everyday
Shot down a man on the West Virginia line
You outta seen John Hardy get'n away
You outta seen John Hardy get'n away

He ran to Virginia round that Keystone Bridge
Thought he would surely be free
But along came a Marshall with a gun in his hand
Said, Johnny come along with me
Johnny come along with me

Now John Hardy had himself a woman
The dress she wore was blue
She hollered to Johnny as he rode on out of town
Said, Johnny I'll be true to you
Johnny I'll be true to you

His legend travelled from the East to the West
From the North to the South end of town
When that sun comes up tomorrow they're sure to take him down
Down to his burying ground
They're gonna let John Hardy swing down