Well they hung John Brown in 1859
After his revolt did not go fine
Trying to free the slaves was a noble cause,
Like putting one's faith in the Wizard of Oz
And I know they've got John Brown in the ground,
Yet I know his story's not fully text-book bound
And I know his body's a molderin' away,
And I know his rifles have long turned to clay
But I figure it's time to bring him some respect,
After all his spirit must be quite abject
After being lynched for humanitarian deeds,
Giving Brown a hand is exactly what he needs
So I'm here in West Virginia with my Oujia Board,
To bring back faith in a soldier long ignored
It's possible you'd think my intentions are scary,
With this s