[Verse 1]
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Harlan Coal at shift change pulled Grandpa's time card from the clock
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He knew in time he'd find that note in his slot
G D
He'd seen others before but today it was him
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He knows he'll never work down in the mines again
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[Chorus]
G D
Driving back home he read his note on the way
C D
Sign up on black lung and draw your pension pay
C D G
And make everyday a Saturday.
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[Verse 2]
G D C D
Harlan Coal knew the only way he would stop was to put that note in his slot.
G D C D
He can't wait to tell Grandma today's the day We'll sign up on my black lung and pension pay
C D G
And we'll make everyday a Saturday.