This Nine Pound Hammer,

Is a little too heavy,

For my side, baby for my side.



I'm a-goin' to the mountain,

Gonna see my baby.

But i ain't comin' back,

No. I ain't comin' back.



Roll on, buddy,

Don't ya roll so slow.

How, can I roll,

When my wheels won't go.



Well. 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.



When I'm long gone,

Don't you make my tombstone,

Outta number nine coal,

Outta number nine coal.