[Verse 1]
Well this nine pound hammer, it's a little too heavy
For my size, honey, for my size
I'm goin' up on the mountain, gonna see my baby
I ain't comin' back, ah, I ain't comin' back

[Chorus]
Well roll on buddy, don't you roll so slow
How can I roll when the wheels won't go?
Well roll on buddy, pull a load of coal
How can I pull when the wheels won't roll?

[Instrumental Verse]

[Verse 2]
Well, it's a long way to Harlan, and it's a long way to Hazard
Just to get a little brew, just to get a little brew
Well, when I'm long gone you can make my tombstone
Outta number nine coal, outta number nine coal

[Chorus]
Well roll on buddy, don't you roll so slow
How can I roll when the wheels won't go?
Well roll on buddy, pull a load of coal
How can I pull when the wheels won't roll?