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Damien Dempsey - Schoolday's Over

from Joy of Living: A Tribute to Ewan MacColl by Various Artists

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Schooldays over, come on then, John -
Time to be getting your pit boots on.
On with your sark and moleskin trousers,
Time you was on your way.
Time you was learning the pitman’s job
And earning the pitman’s pay.

Come on then, Jim, it’s time to go -
Time you was working down below.
Time to be handling a pick and shovel,
You start at the pit today.
Time you was learning the collier’s job
And earning a collier’s pay.

Come on then, Dai, it’s almost light -
Time you was off to the anthracite.
The morning mist is on the valley,
It’s time you was on your way,
Time you was learning the miner’s job
And earning a miner’s pay.

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from Joy of Living: A Tribute to Ewan MacColl, released October 6, 2015

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This site is maintained by the MacColl family, aiming to make Ewan's catalogue available to download.
Ewan MacColl is known to most as a songwriter and singer, but he was also of significant influence in the worlds of theatre and radio broadcasting. His art reached huge numbers through the folk clubs, greater numbers through his recordings and untold millions through the radio. ... more

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