Tell God and the Devil

[Verse 1]
Seven years a miner, I'll mine for seven more
No better man on earth now to move that mountain floor
Go load us in that chippy, that drops down every day
No braver man on earth boys no matter what they say

[Chorus]
So, tell God and the Devil they can try
But today's not gonna be the day we die

[Verse 2]
Don't want to see those helmet men come to carry you
The ground so cold and hard above they won't even bury you
So tap tap tap'er lightly, as lightly as she goes
You better take some cover now and hide before she blows

[Chorus 2]
Get those picks and shovels off your backs
Get the rocks into the box and down the tracks

[Verse 3]
There's muckers and there's skinners and nippers on the drill
They'll work all day and night boys, as only miners will
We'll chase rebellious copper, the walls you pick and hack
Don't worry if you're diggin' scared, us miners got your back

[Chorus]
So tell God and the Devil they can try
But today's not gonna be the day we die

[Verse 4]
God don't venture down here, the Devil's lost your name
Your life hangs in the balance on this fragile human chain
And when your spirit's waning the fear is yours to tame
When you feel the darkness closing turn up your carbide flame

[Chorus]
And tell God and the Devil they can try
But today's not gonna be the day we die

So tell God and the Devil they can try
But today's not gonna be the day we die