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[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

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             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