Written by E. McColl
Intro: C7/11 Verse C7 F Dm School day's over come on then John, Gm Bb C time to be getting your pit boots on F Dm Am On with your sark and moleskin trousers Dm Bb time you were on your way F Dm time you were learning the pit man's job Gm C7/11 And earning the pit man's pay Verse C7 F Dm Come on then jim it's time to go Gm Bb C Time you were working down below F Dm Am Time to be handling a pick and shovel Dm Bb you start at the pits today F Dm Time you were learning the collier's job Gm C7/11 And earning the colliers pay Verse C7 F Dm Come on then dai, it's almost light Gm Bb C Time you were off to the anthracite F Dm Am The morning mist is on the vally Dm Bb It's time you were on your way F Dm Time you were learning the miners job Gm C7/11 And earning the miners pay Verse C7 F Dm School day's over come on then John, Gm Bb C time to be getting your pit boots on F Dm Am On with your sark and moleskin trousers Dm Bb time you were on your way F Dm time you were learning the pit man's job Gm C And earning the pit man's pay