I was born one mornin', it was drizzlin' rain Am G D/F# E Fightin' and trouble are my middle name Am G F E I was raised in the cane brake by an' ol' mama lion Am N.C. Cain't no high-tone woman make me walk the line [Chorus] Am G D/F# E You load sixteen tons, whaddya get? Am G D/F# E Another day older an' deeper in debt Am G F E Saint …Eric Burdon's version of "Sixteen Tons" is the opening song of the 1990 American film Joe Versus the Volcano. Songwriter Rupert Holmes cited "Sixteen Tons" as an inspiration …I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine. I picked up my shovel and I walked to the minе. I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal. And thе straw bus said well bless my soul. [Chorus ...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...You load sixteen tons, what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine Picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine Loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal The straw boss said, well bless my soulAnother day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ... Oct 19, 2022 · I was born one mornin', it was drizzlin' rain Am G D/F# E Fightin' and trouble are my middle name Am G F E I was raised in the cane brake by an' ol' mama lion Am N.C. Cain't no high-tone woman make me walk the line [Chorus] Am G D/F# E You load sixteen tons, whaddya get? Am G D/F# E Another day older an' deeper in debt Am G F E Saint Peter ... You load sixteen tons, what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine Picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine Loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal The straw boss said, well bless my soulNot knowing the name of a song can be frustrating, and it can make an earworm catch on even more. Luckily, if you know some of the lyrics, it’s pretty easy to find the name of a so...Feb 23, 2012 · I do not own the rights to this recording. It is intended for promotional purposes only. About Sixteen Tons. "Sixteen Tons" is a song written by Merle Travis about a coal miner, based on life in mines in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Travis first recorded the song at the Radio Recorders Studio B in Hollywood, California, on August 8, 1946. Cliffie Stone played bass on the recording. It was first released in July 1947 by Capitol on ...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I ...Learn the lyrics and the history of the classic song about the hardships of coal mining, written by Merle Travis and performed by Tennessee Ernie Ford. Find out how the song was adapted by other artists, charted on the Billboard Hot 100, and used in various media. Sixteen Tons Lyrics: You load sixteen tons and what do you get? / You get another day older and deeper in debt / St. Peter, don't you call me, 'cause I can't go / I owe my soul to the company ... Em You load sixteen tons what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt. Am Saint Peter, don't you call me 'cause I can't go. Em Em B7 Em I owe my so-o-o--ul to the company sto'. Sixteen Tons Guitar chords and tabs by Tennessee Ernie Ford. Learn to play Guitar by chords / tabs using chord diagrams, watch video lessons and more.Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up a shovel and walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number 9 coal And the store boss said, "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons and what do ya get ...If you’re an aspiring guitarist, you know that learning new songs is a crucial part of your musical journey. One of the most effective ways to expand your repertoire is by using gu...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...You load sixteen tons, whattaya get? Another day older and deeper in debt St. Peter don'cha call me, 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one …Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor man's made outta muscle and blood Muscle and blood and skin and bones A mind that's a weak and a back that's strong You load sixteen tons and what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one …You load sixteen tons, what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul"Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...Jun 9, 2012 ... LeAnn Rimes - 16 Tons Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor man's made outta muscle and blood Muscle and blood, skin and bones A ...You load sixteen tons and what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me, 'cause I can′t go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin′ when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless ...You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt. Saint Peter, don't you call me 'cause I can't go. I owe my soul to the company store. I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine. I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine. I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal, And the straw boss said "Well-a, bless my ...Am C Dm F Muscle an' blood an' skin an' bone Am E Am A mind that's weak and a back that's strong. Am G F E You load sixteen tons an' whaddya get? Am G F E Another day older an' deeper in debt Am C Dm F Saint Peter doncha call me 'cause I can't go Am E Am I owe my soul to the company sto'. Am G F E I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't ... Jul 31, 2023 · Another day older and deeper in debt St. Peter, don′t you call me 'cause I can′t go I owe my soul to the company store If you see me comin', better step aside A lotta men didn′t, a lotta men died One fist of iron, the other of steel If the right one don't get you Then the left one will You load 16 tons, what do you get? Another day older ... Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor man′s made outta muscle and blood Muscle and blood and skin and bones A mind that's a-weak and a back that′s strong You load sixteen tons, what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can′t go I owe my soul to the company store I was …You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don´t you call me ´cause I can´t go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin´ when the sun didn´t shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said ´Well, a-bless my ...Am F E I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine Am F E Picked up my shovel and I went to the mine Am F Dm Loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal Am E7 The strawboss said, "Well, Bless my soul!" Am F E I was born one morning it was drizzlin' rain Am F E Fightin' and trouble are my middle name Am F Dm Raised in the canebreak by …Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...You load sixteen tons, what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul"You load sixteen tons, and what do you get. Another day older and deeper in debt. Say brother don't you call me 'cos I can't go. I owe my soul to the company store. I was born one morning when the ...Sixteen Tons. Sixteen Tons Lyrics by Tennessee Ernie Ford from the Collection' 1949-61 album- including song video, artist biography, translations and more: Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor man's made outta muscle and blood Muscle and blood and skin and bones …. Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons [Chorus] You load sixteen tons, and what do you get? You get another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter, don't you call me, 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company storeAnother day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I ...Aug 2, 2011 · Song rearranged by Cash (Mercury Records) You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter, don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number 9 coal And the straw boss said, "Well, a-bless my soul" Jul 20, 2021 ... From the National Recording Registry: “16 Tons” by Tennessee Ernie Ford (1955) ... (Travis came from a coal-mining family and his lyrics drew upon ...Am Dm You load sixteen tons and what do you get Am E An- other day older and deeper in debt Am Dm Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go E I owe my soul to the company store E Am Owe my soul, owe my soul, owe my soul --- oh Am Dm Am Dm Sixteen tons, I owe my soul, sixteen tons to the company store Am Dm Am Dm Sixteen tons, I owe my ...I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine. I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal. And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul". {Refrain} I was born one mornin', it was drizzlin' rain. Fightin' and trouble are my middle names. I was raised in the canebrake by an ol' mama lion.Dec 28, 2018 · Am F E Another day older an' deeper in debt Am F Dm Saint Peter don't ya call me 'cause I can't go Am E Am I owe my soul to the company store [Verse 2] Am F E I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine Am F E Picked up my shovel and I went to the mine Am F Dm Loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal Am G Am The straw boss said, "Well ... Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I ...I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said, "Well, bless my soul" You load sixteen tons and whattaya get? Another day older and deeper in debt St. …Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor man′s made outta muscle and blood Muscle and blood and skin and bones A mind that's a-weak and a back that′s strong You load sixteen tons, what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can′t go I owe my soul to the company store I was …You load sixteen tons an' what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt. St Peter don't you call me cause I can't go: I owe my soul to the company store. Well, I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine. I picked up a shovel, an' I walked out to the mine. I loaded sixteen tons of Number 9 coal, An' the store boss said: "Well ...The only ones who will enjoy. (Are) the ones that won't get hurt. When let it fall. Then come, come. Rock on ours. This rocking. Get's anyone out of the ditch. It is nice and tough. This is the famous 16 tons.Sixteen Tons Lyrics by Tennessee Ernie Ford from the The Golden Age of Country [Time-Life] album- including song video, artist biography, translations and more: Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor man's made outta muscle and blood Muscle and blood and skin and bones …Dec 28, 2018 · Am F E Another day older an' deeper in debt Am F Dm Saint Peter don't ya call me 'cause I can't go Am E Am I owe my soul to the company store [Verse 2] Am F E I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine Am F E Picked up my shovel and I went to the mine Am F Dm Loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal Am G Am The straw boss said, "Well ... Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I ...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...Nov 21, 2022 · Tennessee Ford’s rendition of “Sixteen Tons” topped the Billboard Hot 100, as well as Billboard’s Hot Country Songs list and the UK Singles Chart. With that type of showing, “Sixteen Tons” proved to be Ernie Ford’s most successful song and one of his signature tunes, alongside 1950’s “The Shotgun Boogie”. One of the most important characteristics of lyric poetry is the expression of personal feelings or thoughts. Other characteristics include a musical quality and the desire to expr...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons You load sixteen tons, what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine Picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine Loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal The straw boss said, well bless my soulJul 4, 2023 · Am G Dm F Muscle an' blood an' skin an' bone Am E Am A mind that's weak and a back that's strong [Chorus] Am G F E You load sixteen tons an' whaddya get? Am G F E Another day older an' deeper in debt Am G Dm F Saint Peter doncha call me 'cause I can't go Am E Am I owe my soul to the company store [Riff] [Verse 2] Am G F E I was born one mornin ... Sixteen Tons Lyrics by Tennessee Ernie Ford from the The Golden Age of Country [Time-Life] album- including song video, artist biography, translations and more: Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor man's made outta muscle and blood Muscle and blood and skin and bones …You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don´t you call me ´cause I can´t go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin´ when the sun didn´t shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said ´Well, a-bless my ...[Chorus] Em C B7 You load sixteen tons what do you get Em C B7 Another day older and deeper in debt Em Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go C B7 Em I owe my soul to the company store. [Riff] Em C B7 I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I ...You load sixteen tons an' what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt. St Peter don't you call me cause I can't go: I owe my soul to the company store. Well, I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine. I picked up a shovel, an' I walked out to the mine. I loaded sixteen tons of Number 9 coal, An' the store boss said: "Well ...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I ...You load sixteen tons, whattaya get? Another day older and deeper in debt St. Peter don'cha call me, 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number-nine coal And the straw boss said, ["Well bless my soul!"] I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the store-boss said the "Well-a bless my soul" You load sixteen tons and what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin', it was drizzlin' rain Fightin' and trouble are my middle nameThe forms of lyric poetry include the lyric poem, sonnet, dramatic lyric, dramatic monologue, elegy and ode. A lyric poem is any poem spoken by just one voice that expresses that i...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tonsWatch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer Some people say a man is made out of mud A poor man's made out of muscle and blood Muscle and blood and skin and bones A mind that's weak and a back that's strong You load sixteen tons, and what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was ... A mind that's weak and a back that′s strong You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can′t go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin′ when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal …Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupSixteen Tons · Tennessee Ernie FordSixteen Tons℗ 2000 Capitol Records, LLCReleased on: 1955-04-10Associated Perf...16 Tons Lyrics: I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine / I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine / I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal / And the straw boss said (well bless ...Chords, lyrics and timing indication for the song, Sixteen Tons.Easy to read format with color coded chords and progress bar.Uses standard E A D G B e guitar...I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine. I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine. I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal. And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul". You ...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...A mind that's weak and back that's strong. I load sixteen tons what do you get. Another day older and deeper in debt. Saint Peter don't you call me cause I can't go. I owe my soul to the company ...I owe my soul to the company store. I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine. Picked up my shovel and I went to the mine. I loaded sixteen ton of number nine coal. The straw-boss said, "God-dog your soul". You load sixteen tons and, now, what do you get. Another day older and deeper in debt.Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...Am F E I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine Am F E Picked up my shovel and I went to the mine Am F E Loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal Am F E And the strawboss said, "Well, Bless my soul!" Am F E I was born one morning in the drizzlin' rain Am F E Fightin' and trouble are my middle name Am F E I was raised in the canebreak …Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor man's made outta muscle and blood Muscle and blood, skin and bones A mind that's a-weak and a back that's strong You load sixteen tons, what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when ... Oct 23, 2021 · [Intro] C G C [Chorus] C G I loaded sixteen tons now what do I get C Another day older and deeper in debt F Saint Peter don't call me cause I can't go C G C I owe my soul to the company store [Verse 1] C G I was born one mornin' was a drizzlin rain C A fussin' and fightin' ain't my middle name F Well they raised me in a corner by a mammy hound C G C I'm as mean as a dog but I'm as gentle as a ... Lyrics for 16 tons
A short ton is equal to 2,000 pounds and a long ton is 2,240 pounds. However, there are different types of tons, depending on the country. In the United States, the ton most common...Struggling with 16 Tons? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos! Some people say man is made out of mud A poor man's made out of muscle and blood Muscle and blood and skin and bone A mind that's a-weak and a back that's strong You load sixteen tons and what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me …Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons Sep 19, 2008 · Merle Travis performs his classic song Sixteen Tons, a tale of the hardships and struggles of coal miners, in this video from 1955. Watch and listen to one of the most influential country ... Listen to Sixteen Tons on Spotify. Tennessee Ernie Ford · Song · 1955.Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupSixteen Tons · Tennessee Ernie FordFord Favorites℗ A Capitol Records Nashville Release; ℗ 1955 Capitol Records LL...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...Bm G F# Another day older and deeper in debt Bm Em F# Saint Peter, don't you call me 'cause I can't go Bm ( F# Bm) I owe my soul to the company store (Riff) [Verse] Bm G F# I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine Bm G F# I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine Bm Em F# I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal Bm ( G …Dec 28, 2018 · Am F E Another day older an' deeper in debt Am F Dm Saint Peter don't ya call me 'cause I can't go Am E Am I owe my soul to the company store [Verse 2] Am F E I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine Am F E Picked up my shovel and I went to the mine Am F Dm Loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal Am G Am The straw boss said, "Well ... Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer Some people say a man is made out of mud A poor man's made out of muscle and blood Muscle and blood and skin and bones A mind that's weak and a back that's strong You load sixteen tons, and what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was ... You load sixteen tons, what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul"Provided to YouTube by IIP-DDSSixteen Tons · Tennessee Ernie FordCountry Gold - 101 Classic Tracks℗ IMI Ltd.Auto-generated by YouTube.Oct 12, 2023 ... At its core, “Sixteen Tons” is a song about the American Dream gone wrong. It's a story about people who are working hard and doing everything ...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupSixteen Tons · Tennessee Ernie FordFord Favorites℗ A Capitol Records Nashville Release; ℗ 1955 Capitol Records LL...Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupSixteen Tons · Tennessee Ernie FordSixteen Tons℗ 2000 Capitol Records, LLCReleased on: 1955-04-10Associated Perf...Am F E I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine Am F E Picked up my shovel and I went to the mine Am F Dm Loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal Am E7 The strawboss said, "Well, Bless my soul!" Am F E I was born one morning it was drizzlin' rain Am F E Fightin' and trouble are my middle name Am F Dm Raised in the canebreak by …[Intro] C G C [Chorus] C G I loaded sixteen tons now what do I get C Another day older and deeper in debt F Saint Peter don't call me cause I can't go C G C I owe my soul to the company store [Verse 1] C G I was born one mornin' was a drizzlin rain C A fussin' and fightin' ain't my middle name F Well they raised me in a corner by a …You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me, 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said: "Well, a-bless my soul!" I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine. I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal. And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul". {Refrain} I was born one mornin', it was drizzlin' rain. Fightin' and trouble are my middle names. I was raised in the canebrake by an ol' mama lion.[Chorus] You loaded sixteen tons an' whaddya get? Another day older an' deeper in debt Saint Peter doncha call me cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store [Verse 4] If you see me comin ... Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...Bm G F# Another day older and deeper in debt Bm Em F# Saint Peter, don't you call me 'cause I can't go Bm ( F# Bm) I owe my soul to the company store (Riff) [Verse] Bm G F# I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine Bm G F# I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine Bm Em F# I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal Bm ( G …It may seem easy to find song lyrics online these days, but that’s not always true. Some free lyrics sites are online hubs for communities that love to share anything related to mu...Cash’s haunting rendition of “Sixteen Tons” captures the essence of the working man’s plight, using vivid imagery and raw emotion to convey the song’s message. The lyrics shed light on the labor-intensive lives of coal miners, factory workers, and other individuals trapped in low-paying jobs. Cash’s deep, gravelly voice emphasizes ...I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine. I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal. And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul". {Refrain} I was born one mornin', it was drizzlin' rain. Fightin' and trouble are my middle names. 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Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me, 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said: "Well, a-bless my soul!"A mind that's weak and a back that′s strong You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can′t go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin′ when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal …Eric Burdon's version of "Sixteen Tons" is the opening song of the 1990 American film Joe Versus the Volcano. Songwriter Rupert Holmes cited "Sixteen Tons" as an inspiration …Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor man's made outta muscle and blood Muscle and blood and skin and bones A mind that's a weak and a back that's strong You load sixteen tons and what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one …Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...The Lyrics for Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford have been translated into 9 languages. Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor man′s made outta …According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, as of March 2014, the cost of coal per short ton ranged from $12 to $65. The quality of the coal determines the pricing of ...Music has the power to touch our souls, evoke emotions, and bring people together. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just starting your musical journey, having access to free s...You load sixteen tons, what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul"[Chorus] You load sixteen tons, and what do you get? You get another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter, don't you call me, 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store Sep 19, 2008 · Merle Travis performs his classic song Sixteen Tons, a tale of the hardships and struggles of coal miners, in this video from 1955. Watch and listen to one of the most influential country ... Sixteen Tons: TBB, a cappella Choral Octavo (PDF Download) $2.00 View: Product Details. Description. It's been performed by Elvis, Stevie Wonder, and a host of others, but it was the Tennessee Ernie Ford recording that brought this song to national attention and the top of the Billboard charts. ... Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, music by Frederick ...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tonsNov 21, 2011 · I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine. I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine. I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal. And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul". You ... Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tonsYou load sixteen tons, whattaya get? Another day older and deeper in debt St. Peter don'cha call me, 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number-nine coal And the straw boss said, ["Well bless my soul!"]Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor man's made outta muscle and blood Muscle and blood, skin and bones A mind that's a-weak and a back that's strong You load sixteen tons, what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when ... Sixteen Tons Lyrics by Tennessee Ernie Ford from the The Golden Age of Country [Time-Life] album- including song video, artist biography, translations and more: Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor man's made outta muscle and blood Muscle and blood and skin and bones …Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...Am F E I was born one morning when the sun didn't shine Am F E Picked up my shovel and I went to the mine Am F Dm Loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal Am E7 The strawboss said, "Well, Bless my soul!" Am F E I was born one morning it was drizzlin' rain Am F E Fightin' and trouble are my middle name Am F Dm Raised in the canebreak by …Listen to Sixteen Tons on Spotify. Tennessee Ernie Ford · Song · 2005.Some people say a man is made outta mudA poor man's made outta muscle and bloodMuscle and blood and skin and bonesA mind that's a-weak and a back that's …May 15, 2010 ... ... Lyrics: Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor man's made outta muscle and blood Muscle and blood and skin and bones A mind that's a ...Aug 2, 2011 · Song rearranged by Cash (Mercury Records) Oct 6, 2012 · ***I do NOT own the music or the pictures*** Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor man's made outta muscle and blood Muscle and blood, skin and bones A mind that's a-weak and a back that's strong You load sixteen tons, what do you get Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' …Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tonsProvided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupSixteen Tons · Tennessee Ernie FordFord Favorites℗ A Capitol Records Nashville Release; ℗ 1955 Capitol Records LL...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tons, what do you get ...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tonsAmazing Grace is a beloved hymn that has been sung by millions of people around the world. The lyrics, which speak of redemption and salvation, have touched countless hearts over t...Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul" You load sixteen tonsYou load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me, 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said: "Well, a-bless my soul!" You load sixteen tons and what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don't you call me, 'cause I can′t go I owe my soul to the company store I was born one mornin′ when the sun didn't shine I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless ...Merle Travis performs his classic song Sixteen Tons, a tale of the hardships and struggles of coal miners, in this video from 1955. Watch and listen to one of the most influential country ...I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine. I loaded sixteen tons of number nine coal. And the straw boss said "Well, a-bless my soul". {Refrain} I was born one mornin', it was drizzlin' rain. Fightin' and trouble are my middle names. I was raised in the canebrake by an ol' mama lion.You load sixteen tons and what do you get? 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