Take this hammer, carry it to the captain Take this hammer, carry it to the captain Take this hammer, carry it to the captain Tell 'em I'm gone Tell 'em I'm gone If he asks you was I runnin' If he asks you was I runnin If he asks you was I runnin'
Tell 'em I was flyin' Tell 'em I was flyin' If he asks you was I laughin' If he asks you was I laughin' If he asks you was I laughin' Tell 'em I was cryin' Tell 'em I was cryin'
I don't want no cornbread and molasses I don't want no cornbread and molasses I don't want no cornbread and molasses Hurts my pride Hurts my pride Take this hammer, and carry it to the captain Take this hammer, and carry it to the captain Take this hammer, and carry it to the captain Tell 'em I'm gone You tell 'em I'm gone
