Deep down in the ground were the miners go There's a strange smelling gas and it's coming from below Yes it's coming from below and it's dangerous for you all And every miner frightened when he hears this call:
Chorus: There's firedamp Firedamp Firedamp Oh, firedamp Firedamp Firedamp Yeah, firedamp Firedamp Firedamp Put on your light and better beware
Now take your shovel and don't forget your pick And stay not at home although you feel sick For if you do you won't get paid So hurry little miner you mustn't be late
Chorus
Have you ever heard the roaring thunder poor pitmens wife This powerful explosion has taken your mans life He went to the cage no, nay, never to return And now the devil's got him and in hell he will burn