Vs.
Can't you hear the rhythm of my big spike hammer,
Lord, it's bustin' my side.
I've done all I can do to keep that woman,
Still she's not satisfied.

Ch.
Hey Hey, Della Mae
Why do you treat me this way,
Hey Hey, Della Mae
I'll get even someday.

Vs.
I'm the best hammer swinger in this big section gang,
Big Bill Johnson is my name.
This spike hammer that I swing for a doller'n a half a day,
It's all for my Della Mae.

Ch.

Vs.
Well, I've been lots of places and not much I ain't done,
Still alot of things I'd like to see.
This spike hammer that I swing or the woman that I love,
Yeah, one's gonna be the death of me.

Ch.

Big Spike Hammer, Big Spike Hammer