Written By: Merle Travis
Capo 2 Fret
Verse 1:
A D
Well this nine pound hammer. it’s a little too heavy,
E7 A
Yes for my size, buddy for my size.
A D
Well roll on buddy, Don’t you roll so slow,
E7 A
How can I roll, when my wheels won’t roll?
A D
I went up into the mountain just to see my honey,
E7 A
And I ain’t coming back, Lord I ain’t coming back.
A D
Well roll on buddy, Don’t you roll so slow,
E7 A
How can I roll, when my wheels won’t roll?
A D
It’s a long way to Harlen, and a long way to Hazard,
E7 A
Just to get a little brew, just to get a little brew.
A D
Well roll on buddy, Don’t you roll so slow,
E7 A
How can I roll, when my wheels won’t roll?
A D
Well an eight pound hammer that’s in this tunnel,
E7 A
Got a ring like mine, got a ring like mine.
A D
Well roll on buddy, Don’t you roll so slow,
E7 A
How can I roll, when my wheels won’t roll?
A D
I’m going down the mountain, now to see my baby,
E7 A
And I ain’t coming back, No, I ain’t coming back.
A D
Well roll on buddy, Roll a load of coal,
E7 A
How can I pull, when my wheels won’t roll?
A D
Well the nine pound hammer, it’s a little too heavy,
E7 A
Yes for my size, honey for my size.
A D
Well roll on buddy, Don’t you roll so slow,
E7 A
How can I roll, when my wheels won’t roll?
