Coal Miners Lullaby

Everybody overlooks West Virginia

They never think about coal

When a man goes through that drip mouth

He knows, you know, that, that, that, that could be it

If you stick your head between two rocks

And make a living, you know, you're taking a chance

These miners that, you know, these 25 guys

Man, they died for a cause, you know

Every time you turn your lights on at home

You should think about them guys

Hush little darlin', don't you cry

Please understand this ain't goodbye

Hush little darlin', don't you cry

This is just a coal miner's lullaby

Hush little darlin', don't you cry

When you need me, look to the sky

Hush little darlin', don't you cry

This is just a coal miner's lullaby

Baby girl, blue ribbons and pigtails

Greet me at the door with kisses and pink nails

Daddy's okay, so you can dry those eyes

I'm up here with Jesus and nobody really dies

So smile and always show respect to your mom

And I'll be looking down for graduation and prom

No smoking, no drinking, I just want to protect you

Make sure you pick a man that'll never disrespect you

The angel on your shoulder walking right by your side

Remember, keep your head up, show the world you got pride

You'll always be my princess and daddy's little girl

Can't wait to see you shine in what you do with this world

From the moment that I held you, daddy's always been proud

And when the times get tough, just give a smile up to the clouds

I'm not gone forever, just won't see me for a while

Once you saw me, I won't be there to walk you down the aisle

Hush little darlin', don't you cry

Please understand this ain't goodbye

Hush little darlin', don't you cry

This is just a coal miner's lullaby

Hush little darlin', don't you cry

When you need me, look to the sky

Hush little darlin', don't you cry

This is just a coal miner's lullaby

Baby boy, black eyes and scraped knees

Baseball gloves and falling from tall trees

My hunting rifles yours and my John Deere cap

And if you have any questions, go directly to pap

Let my spirit lift through you, so I'll always be alive

And don't be blurrin', Hank, when you learn to drive

Say your prayers every night, just believe in that faith

Forgive and forget, don't you ever live with hate

When you finally find the one, treat her like I did your mom

Don't ever raise your hand, a real man don't stay calm

Don't be scared to spread your wings, every angel needs a fight

Every now and again, it's alright for a man to cry

Go to church every Sunday, hold your mama's hand

It's a love for your family that truly makes a man

Move on and be happy, son, this is not the end

I'm just sorry I never told you, you were my best friend

Hush little darlin', don't you cry

Please understand this ain't goodbye

Hush little darlin', don't you cry

This is just a coal miner's lullaby

Hush little darlin', don't you cry

When you need me, look to the sky

Hush little darlin', don't you cry

This is just a coal miner's lullaby

This wasn't the way our story was supposed to end

My darlin' bride, where do I even start?

The first moment we met eyes, you had stolen my heart

Watch over all kids and teach them wrong for right

And every time you turn the lights on, I'm holding you tight

I don't have any regrets, baby, never not one

Even when your daddy chased me with that old shotgun

I know we had dreams and this is hard to understand

But it'll all make sense when you see his master plan

So move on with your life and you can finally be at peace

If you still love me, don't make me watch you in this grief

A strong woman takes storms in any other weather

I'm just sorry I can't be there to grow old together

Hush little darlin', don't you cry

Please understand this ain't goodbye

Hush little darlin', don't you cry

This is just a coal miner's lullaby

Hush little darlin', don't you cry

When you need me, look to the sky

Hush little darlin', don't you cry

This is just a coal miner's lullaby