[Verse 1]
Schooldays over, come on then John
It's time you were getting your pit boots on
On with your sark and the moleskin trousers
It's time you were on your way
Time you were learning the pitman's job
And earning the pitman's pay

[Verse 2]
Come on then Jim, it's time to go
It's time you were working down below
Time you were handling a pick and shovel
You start at the pits today
Time you were learning the collier's job
And earning the collier's pay

[Verse 3]
Come on thеn Dai, it's almost light
It's time you were off to thе 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 the miner's pay

[Verse 4]
Schooldays over, come on then John
It's time you were getting your pit boots on
On with your sark and your moleskin trousers
It's time you were on your way
Time you were learning the pitman's job
And earning the pitman's pay
[Outro]
Schooldays over