[Verse 1: Soloist, Choir]
When John Scurlock gives the call
John Scurlock's tears
Get up you sadsacks, one and all
John Scurlock's tears

[Verse 2: Soloist, Choir]
And when Scurlock loads the tack
John Scurlock's tears
You can't be sure you're coming back
John Scurlock's tears

[Verse 3: Soloist, Choir]
And when Scurlock takes the wheel
John Scurlock's tears
It'll make you scream, it'll make you squeal
John Scurlock's tears

[Verse 4: Soloist, Choir]
And when Scurlock strikes the bell
John Scurlock's tears
You better hope you're hauling well
John Scurlock's tears

[Verse 5: Soloist, Choir]
And when Scurlock heaves the lead
John Scurlock's tears
Then evеry man will wish he were dеad
John Scurlock's tears
[Verse 6: Soloist, Choir]
And when Scurlock gains the day
John Scurlock's tears
He'll feed you well, and he'll raise your pay
John Scurlock's tears
John Scurlock's tears