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john barleycorn was dead
Singer: fairport convention
thrown clods upon his head
till these three men were satisfied john barleycorn was dead
there's beer all in the barrel and brandy in the glass
thrown clods upon his head
till these three men were satisfied john barleycorn was dead
there's beer all in the barrel and brandy in the glass
Singer: winwood, steve
and these three men made a solemn vow
john barleycorn was dead
they've let him lie for a very long time
and these three men made a solemn vow
john barleycorn was dead
they've let him lie for a very long time