Well this nine pound hammer is a little too heavy for my size honey for my size 

I'm goin' on the mountain gonna see my baby 

And I ain't comin' back Lord I ain't comin' back 

Oh roll on buddy don't you roll so slow how can I go when my wheels won't roll 

Roll on buddy pull a load o'coal how can I go when my wheels won't roll 

[ banjo ] 

Well it's a long way to Harlan, it's a long way to Hazard 

Just to get a little brew just to get a little brew 

Now when I'm long gone you can make my tombstone 

Out of number nine coal out of number nine coal 

Roll on buddy...