Union Man 1) A short life of trouble in a dark and dusty mine 2) I was down in bloody Harlan when they tried to organize 3) The company hired some gun thugs, many miners died it's said 4) And it's which side are you on boys, which side are you on? 5) I came to New York City in the year of '43 6) But they would not hire a miner to do a workman's job 7) I'll never trust a rich man as long as I draw breath 8) And when my life is over, don't mourn my passing long ch) Here's to every miner who dared to take a stand |
Union Man 1) A short life of trouble in a dark and dusty mine 2) I was down in bloody Harlan when they tried to organize 3) The company hired some gun thugs, many miners died it's said 4) And it's which side are you on boys, which side are you on? 5) I came to New York City in the year of '43 6) But they would not hire a miner to do a workman's job 7) I'll never trust a rich man as long as I draw breath 8) And when my life is over, don't mourn my passing long ch) Here's to every miner who dared to take a stand |