Oh, I went on Coal Mountain, saw the men pullin' coals from the mine Lord, I went on Coal Mountain, saw the men pullin' coals from the mine I saw the men wearin' their mine lamps where all the lights did shine Lord, I went to the mine foreman, told him I need a job mighty bad Lord, I went to the mine foreman, told him I need a job mighty bad But he said, You have to go up to de doctor, and, boy, you sure won't pass Lord, I left that mining section, went towar' a seashore town Lord, I left that mining section, went towar' a seashore town I believe I've got the TB, I'm gonna jump overboard and drown Lord, I've seen a seagull flying, baby, over my wat'ry grave Lord, I've seen a seagull flying, baby, over my wat'ry grave And it seemed to say that you goin' away to stay