This nine pound hammer is a little too heavy for my size it's for my size Now roll on buddy don't you go so slow well can't I go if my wheels won't roll [ dobro ] Well there ain't want no Hazzard in this coal county And it rains like mine honey it rains like mine For it rings like silver and it shines like gold For it rings like silver and it shines like gold Well roll on buddy don't you go so slow Well can't I go if the wheels won't roll [ fiddle ] Oh the nine pound hammer that killed John Henry Ain't a gonna kill me ain't a honna kill me Now roll on buddy don't you go so slow Well can't I go if the wheels won't roll [ ac.guitar ] When I pass on right on my tombstone This coal miner is a long time gone Well roll on buddy don't you go so slow well can't I go if the wheels won't roll