The mine

Well….. young man it’s time we’re clear the end is coming I’m afraid it’s near, 30 years down in the mines and my backs done broke too many times. The carts rolling north but I swear it’s south bound to another poor boy who’s been put down.

[Chorus] shovelin, pickin, diggin, that coal my lungs so black from being in the hole, my world is dark black and gray just like my heart to my dismay, save me God from my own fire I’ve been put to hell for my desire

Young man young man turn your tracks, cause if you come down here you won’t come back, the heat is hot white and red, I’m still here but wish i was dead. God I beg, plead and cry show me mercy let me die I’ve been shoveling coal my whole life, I’m tired and weary, restless still, my debts are due tryna pay my bill.

The foreman here is wicked and cruel, take no bets you’ll lose that duel. Horns so large, thick like steel, hoofs are heavy your fate is sealed.

shovelin, pickin, diggin, that coal my lungs so black from being in the hole, my world is dark black and gray just like my heart to my dismay, save me God from my own fire I’ve been put to hell for my desire.