Classic Poem

A miner's life is like a sailor's,
'Board a ship to cross the waves;
Every day his life's in danger,
Still he ventures, being brave.
Watch the rocks, they're falling daily,
Careless miners always fail.
Keep your hands upon your wages
And your eyes upon the scale.

Union miners, stand together,
Do not heed the owners' tale.
Keep your hands upon your wages
And your eyes upon the scale.

You've been docked and docked again, boys,
You've been loading two to one.
What have you to show for working
Since this mining has begun?
Worn-out boots and worn-out miners,
Lungs of stone and children pale.
Keep your hands upon your wages
And your eyes upon the scale.

In conclusion, bear in mem'ry,
Keep the password in your mind;
God provides for every worker
When in union they combine.
Stand like men and linked together,
Victory for you will prevail.
Keep your hands upon your wages
And your eyes upon the scale.