Well I been workin in a coal mine
Goin down  down
Workin in a coal mine
Whew  About to slip down

Well I been workin in a coal mine
Goin down  down
Workin in a coal mine
Whew  About to slip down

Five oclock in the mornin

Im up before the sun

When my work day is over

Im too tired for havin fun

I been workin in a coal mine
Goin down  down
Workin in a coal mine
Whew  About to slip down
Workin in a coal mine
Goin down  down
Workin in a coal mine
Whew  About to slip down

Lord I am so tired

How long can this go on
Well  I been workin in a coal mine
Goin down  down
Workin in a coal mine
Whew  About to slip down
Workin in a coal mine
Goin down  down
Workin in a coal mine
Whew  About to slip down
Five oclock in the mornin

Im up before the sun

When my work day is over

Im too tired for havin fun

I been workin in a coal mine
Goin down  down
Workin in a coal mine
Whew  About to slip down
Workin in a coal mine
Goin down  down
Workin in a coal mine
Whew  About to slip down

Lord I am so tired

How long can this go on
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