1964) Joni Mitchell

"John Hardy" by Joni Mitchell, released in 1964, is a folk song that tells the story of a legendary outlaw, exploring themes of crime, justice, and mortality. The live performance features Mitchell's emotive vocals and intricate guitar work, highlighting her storytelling prowess. The song has influenced the folk genre and showcases the era's cultural fascination with rebellious figures. #Folk

[Verse 1]
John Hardy was a fightin’ man
Carried a razor everyday
Well he killed a man in Mobile town
You ought to see my Johnny get away
Ought to see my Johnny get away

[Verse 2]
Now John Hardy was standin’ at the bar
So drunk he could not see
Along came a man with a warrant in his hand
Cryin’ Johnny boy why don’t you come with me
Johnny boy why don’t you come with me

[Chorus]
Well get away, get away
Poor John

[Verse 3]
Now John Hardy had a pretty little girl
Kept her dressed in blue
Saw her in the hangin’ crowd
Cryin’ Johnny boy I’ll be true to you
Johnny boy I’ll be true to you

[Verse 4]
Now I’ve been to the north and I've been to the south
Been this whole world 'round
Been to the east and I've been to the west
And this will bе my buryin' ground
This will be my buryin' ground

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