Schooldays Over
Embracing the Coal Miner's Journey
Lyrics
School day's over come on then john,
School day is over, urging John to take action.
Time to be getting your pit boots[g] on
Encouraging John to put on his work boots.
On with your sark and[am] moleskin[em] trousers
Putting on work clothes, emphasizing readiness for work.
[am]time you were on your[f] way
Indicating it's time for John to leave.
[c]time you were learning the[am] pit man's job
Highlighting the importance of learning the coal miner's job.
And[dm] earning the pit man's[g] pay
Stressing the need to earn a coal miner's wages.
Come on then jim it's time to go
Calling Jim to start his work below ground.
Time you were working down below
Emphasizing the necessity of working in the mines.
Time to be handling a pick and shovel
Time to use tools like pick and shovel for mining.
you start at the pits today
Jim's first day at the coal pits.
Time you were learning the collier's job
Importance of learning the coal miner's duties.
And earning the colliers pay
Stressing the value of earning wages in the coal industry.
Come on then dai, it's almost light
Calling Dai to start his work as the day breaks.
Time you were off to the anthracite
Time to head to the anthracite mines for Dai.
The morning mist is on the vally
Describing the morning mist in the valley.
It's time you were on your way
Signifying it's time for Dai to leave for work.
Time you were learning the miners job
Underscoring the importance of Dai learning the miner's job.
And earning the miners pay
Emphasizing the necessity of earning wages as a miner.
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