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Scroll down this study guide to find the lyrics to the Ballad of John Henry, which was collected from individuals in the West Virginia mountains in the 1920's. Discusses the different versions of the song and the history behind it.
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- Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)