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16 Toneladas
3,152
Rock & Roll
16 Toneladas was released on January 19, 2023 by Vibra Music Entertainment S.A.S. as a part of the album Zorzales de Antaño: Alberto Vásquez, Vol. 1
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Release DateJanuary 19, 2023
LabelVibra Music Entertainment S.A.S.
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM127

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Alberto Vázquez
Alberto Vázquez
Lead Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Merle Travis
Merle Travis
Songwriter
Vs.: Roberto Neves
Vs.: Roberto Neves
Songwriter

Lyrics

Some people say a man is made outta' mud
A poor man's made of' muscle and blood
Muscle and blood down skin and bone
A mind that's weak and a back that's strong
You load sixteen tons, what do you get?
Another day older and deeper in debt
Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go
I owe my soul to the company store
I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine
I picked up me shovel and I walked to the mine
I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal
And the store boss said "Well, bless my soul"
You load sixteen tons, what do you get?
Another day older and deeper in debt
Saint Peter, don't you call me 'cause I can't go
I owe my soul to the company store
I was born one mornin', it was drizzlin' rain
Fightin' n' trouble are my middle name
I was raised in the tee by an ol' mama lion
I got a high-toned woman make me double line
You load sixteen tons, what do you get?
Another day older and deeper in debt
Saint Peter, don't you call me 'cause I can't go
I owe my soul to the company store
If you see me comin' better step aside
Lotta men didn't, lotta men died
One fist of iron, the other is steel
If the right one don't get you then the left one will
You load sixteen tons, what do you get?
Another day older and deeper in debt
Saint Peter, don't you call me 'cause I can't go
I owe my soul to the company store
Written by: Merle Travis
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