Sign a petition under working condition,
Union is in bed with the coal operators,
Carry our freedom, looking for something
To get your family a better life for every single day.

Some things keep me going,
Well I got no one to blame,
Five o'clock is comin',
Do you feel the same?
When a lonely whistle
Calls out your name?

All the men look the same,
When they come out the mine.
No prejudice for the mighty black lung
Rank and file workers, rank and file minds
Take off the gloves and sock it to 'em.

Some things keep me going,
Well I got no one to blame,
Five o'clock is comin',
Do you feel the same?
When a lonely whistle
Calls out your name?

Hey unbeliever (Hey)
Black lung fever (Hey)
Transmit receiver (Hey)
Stand up deceiver (Hey)
Well I don't like it either (Hey)
No predjucide for the Black lung fever (No)

Some things keep me going
Well I got no one to blame
Five o'clock is comin'
Do you feel the same?
When a lonely whistle
Calls out your name?