Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Intro: G Verse: G Schooldays over, come on then John C G Time you were gettin' your pit boots on D Em On wi' yer sark and your moleskin trousers C Em Time you were on your way G Time you were learning a pitman's job Am C D And earning a pitman's pay
Verse: G Come on then Jim, it's time to go C G Time you were workin' down below D Em Time you were handling a pick and shovel C Em You start at the pits today G Time you were learning a collier's job Am C D And earning a collier's pay Verse: G Come on then Dai, it's almost light C G Time you were off to the anthracite D Em The morning mist is in the valley C Em It's time you were on your way G Time you were learning a miner's job Am C D And earning a miner's pay