Roll on buddy don't you roll so slow

How can I roll when the wheels won't go

This nine pound hammer it's a little too heavy

For my size honey for my size

I'm goin' on the mountain gonna see my baby

But I ain't comin' back well I ain't comin' back

Roll on buddy don't you roll so slow

How can I roll when the wheels won't go

Roll on buddy pull a load of coal

How can I pull when wheels won't roll

It's a long way to Harlan 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

Roll on buddy don't you roll so slow

How can I roll when the wheels won't go

Roll on buddy pull the load of coal

How can I pull when wheels won't roll

Roll on buddy don't you roll so slow

How can I roll when the wheels won't go