Biography:
Lee Dorsey (December 24, 1924 – December 2, 1986) was an American rhythm & blues singer. His biggest hits were "Ya Ya" (1961) and "Working in the Coal Mine" (1966). Much of his work was produced by Allen Toussaint with instrumental backing provided by the Meters.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dorsey was a childhood friend of Fats Domino before moving to Portland, Oregon when he was ten years old. He served in the United States Navy in World War II and then began a career in prizefighting.
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Four years of hard work!
This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
Workin' In The Coal Mine:Lee Dorsey.
#8 in Billboard & #5 R&B Charts in 1966.
CHORUS/INTRO:
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Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
#1.
F Bb F Bb
Five o'clock in the mornin'..I'm already up and gone.
F Bb F F7
Lord, I am so tired..how long can this go on?
That I'm....
CHORUS:
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
#2.
F Bb F Bb
Cause I make a little money..haulin' coal by the ton..
F Bb F F7
but when Saturday rolls around..I'm too tired for havin' fun.
I'm just....
CHORUS:
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
Bb
Lord, I'm so tired..how long can this go on?
CHORUS:
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
#3.
F Bb F Bb
Five o'clock in the mornin'..I'm already up and gone.
F Bb F F7
Lord, I am so tired..how long can this go on?
That I'm....
CHORUS:
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
#4.
F Bb F Bb
Cause I make a little money..haulin' coal by the ton..
F Bb F F7
but when Saturday rolls around..I'm too tired for havin' fun.
I'm livin' and just....
CHORUS:
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
OUTRO:
Bb
Lord, I'm so tired..how long can this go on?
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
#8 in Billboard & #5 R&B Charts in 1966.
CHORUS/INTRO:
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
#1.
F Bb F Bb
Five o'clock in the mornin'..I'm already up and gone.
F Bb F F7
Lord, I am so tired..how long can this go on?
That I'm....
CHORUS:
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
#2.
F Bb F Bb
Cause I make a little money..haulin' coal by the ton..
F Bb F F7
but when Saturday rolls around..I'm too tired for havin' fun.
I'm just....
CHORUS:
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
Bb
Lord, I'm so tired..how long can this go on?
CHORUS:
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
#3.
F Bb F Bb
Five o'clock in the mornin'..I'm already up and gone.
F Bb F F7
Lord, I am so tired..how long can this go on?
That I'm....
CHORUS:
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
#4.
F Bb F Bb
Cause I make a little money..haulin' coal by the ton..
F Bb F F7
but when Saturday rolls around..I'm too tired for havin' fun.
I'm livin' and just....
CHORUS:
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
Bb
Workin' in a coal mine, goin' down, down, down.
Workin' in a coal mine..whoop, about to slip down.
OUTRO:
Bb
Lord, I'm so tired..how long can this go on?
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
