I got a present From an American friend It was a candle With the picture of a king He said, "Put it by your bedside Light it at the right time Boy, you won't regret it." And I say, oh my my Oh my my I feel like High John the Conqueror's bringing me strength I was worried Felt she was ready to move She was unsure of me I had nothing to lose I felt his hand through the fire Take me away Put me into her heart Now all she can say is Oh my my Oh my my I feel like High John the Conqueror's bringing me strength