Fraterville, TN

Well, Ellen, my darling, goodbye for us both

For this Fraterville coal mine is taking me home

Well, the end's drawing near now, the air's growing thin

And I fear I may never see your face again

Won't you care for the children, keep 'em all fed

For soon, my dear, I'll be dead

Won't you bury me where our two boys lie

And I hope you stay strong, oh, baby, don't cry

And oh, God, how I beg You, just one more breath

For soon, I will lie down and I'll face my death

I love you, sweet Ellen, please don't let me

Bring you a burden I know you can't keep

Well, the love that I have could not be described

And I've cursed this damn mountain at least ten thousand times

For taking me far from your beautiful smile

Follow me to Heaven when your last breath expires

And oh, God, how I beg You, for just one more breath

For soon, I will lie down and I'll face my death

I love you, sweet Ellen, please don't let me

Bring you a burden I know you can't keep

Bring you a burden I know you can't keep