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I Can Hew Boys

from Turn Again by Triantan

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When coal miners were asked by David Dodds what they would like his song to say about them, they preferred an upbeat celebration of their skills and pleasures rather than the dangers of the pit.

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I can hew boys, I can hack it out
I can hew the coal, I can dance and shout
I can hew boys, coal that’s black and fine
I’m a collier lad, working down the mine

On Saint Monday’s day, I do well admire
For to sit at home by me own coal fire
Then it’s off to the pub, for a pint or two
For to work on a Monday, that would never do

Well I likes my whiskey and I likes my beer
I’ll drink eighteen pints and I’ll not feel queer
I can hold my liquor good as any man
And I’ll dance and sing as long as I can

Well my boy's fourteen, he's a strappin' lad
And he'll go to the pit soon, just like his dad
And when Friday comes, we'll pick up our pay
And we'll drink together, to round off the day

And when I die, then I know full well
I'm not going to heaven, for I’m bound for hell
And my pick and shovel, old Nick will admire
And he'll set me hewin' coal for his own hell fire

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from Turn Again, released January 9, 2021
Words & Tune: David Dodds

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Miguel Heatwole Sydney, Australia

Miguel’s a versatile singer, choral director & composer. His interests include folk & world music, political satire, the environment, trade unionism & the responsible enjoyment of alcohol. His songwriting embraces themes like peace & justice, the family cat, & visceral passionate attraction. His enthusiasm for recording community singing has let many people share the power of their songs. ... more

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