Well, the nine pound hammer is a little too heavy It's for my size, honey, for my size Oh, roll on, buddy, don't you roll so slow How can I roll when the wheels won't go? It's a long way to Harlan an' a long way to Hazard Just to get a little brew, just to get a little brew Oh, roll on, buddy, don't you roll so slow How can I roll when the wheels won't go? Well, it ain't one hammer that's in this town Had a ring like mine, had a ring like mine Oh, roll on, buddy, don't you roll so slow How can I roll when the wheels won't go? I'm goin' on the mountain, gotta see my baby An' I ain't comin' back, Lord, I ain't comin' back Oh, roll on, buddy, pull a load o'coal How can I pull when the wheels won't roll? Well, the nine pound hammer is a little too heavy It's for my size, honey, for my size Oh, roll on, buddy, don't you roll so slow How can I roll when the wheels won't go?