Time you was puttin you pit boots on
On with your sark and moleskin trousers,
time you was on your way
Time you was learnin the pitman�s job,
and earning a pitman�s pay

Come on then Jim, it�s time to go,
time you was working down below
Time to be handling a pick and shovel,
you start at the pit today
Time you was learning the collier�s job,
and earning a collier�s pay

Come on then Dai, it�s almost light,
time you was off to the anthracite
The morning mist in on the valley,
it�s time you was on your way
Time you was learning the miner�s job,
and earning a miner�s pay