[Verse 1]
When I was a curly-headed baby
My daddy sat me down upon his knee
He said, "Son, you go to school and learn your letters
Don't be no dusty miner like me"

[Chorus]
For I was born and raised at the mouth of the Hazard Holler
Coal cars roarin' and a-rumblin' past my door
Now they stand in a rusty row, all empty
And the L&N don't stop here anymore

[Verse 2]
Well, I used to think my daddy was a black man
With scrip enough to buy the company store
But now he goes to town with empty pockets
And his face is white as a February snow

[Chorus]
For I was born and raised at the mouth of the Hazard Holler
Coal cars roarin' and a-rumblin' past my door
Now they stand in a rusty row, all empty
And the L&N don't stop here anymore

[Verse 3]
Well, last night, I dreamed I went down to the office
To get my pay like I'd done before
Oh, them kudzu vines had covered up the doorway
And the trees and grass were growing right through the floor
[Chorus]
For I was born and raised at the mouth of the Hazard Holler
Coal cars roarin' and a-rumblin' past my door
Now they stand in a rusty row, all empty
And the L&N don't stop here anymore

[Verse 4]
I never thought I'd learn to love the coal dust
I never thought I'd pray to hear the tipple roar
But, Lord, I wish the grass would change to money
And them greenbacks fill my pockets once more

[Chorus]
For I was born and raised at the mouth of the Hazard Holler
Coal cars roarin' and a-rumblin' past my door
Now they stand in a rusty row, all empty
And the L&N don't stop here anymore