Time you were learning the pitman's job

And earning a pitman's pay.

Schooldays over, come on then john

Time to be getting your pit boots on

On with your sack and your moleskin trousers

Time you were on your way

Time you were learning the pitman's job

And earning a pitman's pay.

Come on then jim, it's time to go

Time you were working down below

Time to be handling a pick and shovel

You start at the pits today

Time to be learning the collier's job

And earning a collier's pay.

Come on then dai, it's nearly light

Time you were off to the anthracite

The morning mist is on the valley

It's time you were on your way

Time you were learning the miner's job

And earning a miner's pay

Schooldays over, come on then john

Time to be getting your pit boots on

On with your sack and your moleskin trousers

Time you were on your way

Time you were learning the pitman's job

And earning a pitman's pay.

Schooldays over