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[Verse 1]
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Lost John a'walking along in the rain
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Around the curve come a passenger train
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John made a grab but he never got aboard
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Left him a'sittin' on the old railroad
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He long gone, long gone, long gone lost John


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[Verse 2]
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No hat on his head, no shoes on his feet
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He's a beggin off women for his bread and his meat
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A woman a' said well look a'here John
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I'll take my broom I'm gone hurry you along

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He long gone, long gone, long gone lost John


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[Verse 3]
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Had an old dog his name was Will
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He run lost John to the top of the hill
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He long gone, long gone, long gone lost John