John Barley-Corn, my foe.

John Barley-Corn, my foe, John,

You’ve broken many a heart,

And caused the bitter tear, John,

From many an eye to start.

The widow and the fatherless

From pleasant homes to go,

And lead a life of sin and shame,

John Barley-Corn, my foe.

John Barley-Corn, my foe, John,