Schoolday's End

Schooldays over, come on then John,

Time you were getting your pitboots on

On with your sark and moleskin trousers

Time you were on your way

Time you were learning the collier's job

And earning a collier's pay

Come on then Jim, it's time to go

Time ye were working down below

Time to be hanling a pick and shovel

You start at the pit today

Time you were learning the pitman's job

And earning a pitman's pay

Come on then Dai, it's almost light

Time you were off to the anthracite

The morning mist is on the valley

Time you were on your way

Time you were learning a miner's job

And earning a miners pay