John Wesley Harding

Bob Dylan

John Wesley Harding was a friend to the poor
He travelled with a gun in every hand
All along this countryside he opened many a door
But he was never known to hurt an honest man

It was down in Jeanie County the time they talk about
With his lady by his side he took a stand
And soon the situation there was all but straightened out
And he was always known to lend a helping hand

All across the telegraph his name it did resound
But all charge held against him could be true
There was no man around who could track or chain him down
He was never known to make a foolish move

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