JOHN HAMMOND ©2010 words and music by C. Stewart / Joice Marie ( June 24, 2010 ) John Hammond is a handy man John Hammond hammers steel Lives his life as a farming man John lives his life for real That ain't bad Grew up tall on the river side Heard the train tracks whistle blast Learned to shape a horses shoe When he was just a lad And that ain't bad John Hammond is a handy man John Hammond hammers steel Lives his life as a farming man John lives his life for real This kinda work's not easy Horses pulling heavy loads Working hooves need tender care To keep the weight in tow here we go.... John Hammond is a handy man John Hammond hammers steel Lives his life as a farming man John lives his life for real He's a rough and ready rider But, tender deep inside He whispers to the horses My shoes will help you ride Ride on ! John Hammond is a handy man John Hammond hammers steel Lives his life as a farming man John lives his life for real