16 Tons   (CC 112)   (Berry Vestal)  

Opener: Middle: Closer

SFGS

I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine

I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine

I loaded 16 tons of number 9 coal

The boss man said ...

If you see me coming, better step aside

A lot of men didn't and a lot of men died

I got one fist of iron, the other of steel

If the right one don't get you  ...

I was born one morning in the drizzling rain

Fighting and Trouble are my middle name
I was raised in the canebrake by an ol' mama lion
Can't no high-toned woman make me walk the line

A.L. / WEAVE

You load 16 tons and what do you get?

Another day older and deeper in debt.

St Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go

I owe my soul to the company store

Figure: 

You load 16 tons and what do you get?

Another day older and deeper in debt.

Tag:

St Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go
I owe my soul to the company store