Schoolday's over come on then John
Time to be getting your pit boots on
On with your sark and mole skin trousers
Time you were on your way

Time you were learning the pit man's job
And earning the pit man'spay
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 you were learning the collier's job
And earning the colliers pay

Come on then Dai, it's almost 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 miners job
And earning the miners pay