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Who sang John Barleycorn (Must Die)?

Traffic released the song John Barleycorn (Must Die). Date of release: 1970.

Release date: 1970

Duration: 06:23

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🎶 John Barleycorn (Must Die) song analysis

This song tells the story of three men who vow to kill John Barleycorn. They plough and sow him, then leave him to grow. They eventually hire men to cut him down, prick him with pitchforks, tie him to a cart, skin him and grind him between two stones. Despite all of this, little Sir John emerges victorious, able to withstand even the strongest drinks.

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