Workin' in the coal mine Goin' on down, down Workin' in a coal mine Oops, about to slip down Workin' in a coal mine Goin' on down, down Workin' in a coal mine Oops, about to slip down Five o'clock in the mornin' I'm already up and gone Lord, I'm so tired How long can this go on [Repeat Chorus] "Cause I make a little money Haulin' coal by the ton When Saturday rolls around I'm too tired for havin' fun [Repeat Chorus] Lord I'm so tired How long can this go on [Repeat Chorus] Five o'clock in the mornin' I'm already up and gone Lord, I'm so tired How long can this go on [Repeat Chorus]