Schooldays over, come on then john   Time to be getting your pit boots on   On with your sack and your moleskin trousers   Time you were on your way   Time you were learning the pitman's job   And earning a pitman's pay.      Come on then jim, it's time to go   Time you were working down below   Time to be handling a pick and shovel   You start at the pits today   Time to be learning the collier's job   And earning a collier's pay.      Come on then dai, it's nearly light   Time you were off to the anthracite   The morning mist is on the valley   It's time you were on your way   Time you were learning the miner's job   And earning a miner's pay      Repeat first verse