Diggin’ Holes

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Well, I ought to be working in a coal mine Neck-deep in black lung soot Swinging a pick at that mountain side Halfway to China, I think I would Fit right in where the sun don't shine She's better off alone Yeah, I ought to be working in a coal mine Lord knows I'm good at digging holes [Verse 2] Well, I ought to be drilling for that black gold Swimming in that Texas tea I could make a killing all on my own Selling my misfortune to a family 'Cause when I hit rock bottom The deeper down I go Yeah, I ought to be drilling for that black gold Lord knows I'm good at digging holes [Verse 3] Well, I ought to be working for the railroads Sweat pouring off my back Hauling away a heavy load It's a far cry from Heaven down a cold steel track And I can't take her with me She's better off without Yeah, I ought to be working for the railroads Lord knows I'm good at leaving town [Bridge] Oh, when it comes to love, I ain't got a clue What this heart of mine is supposed to do It tears me up inside what I put her through Still she won't let go [Verse 4] Oh, I ought to make my living in a graveyard Over my head in dirt If I had a shovel, I'd bury this heart Six feet down and my last words would be "I never meant to hurt you I'm better off a ghost" Yeah, I ought to make my living in a graveyard Lord knows I'm good at digging holes [Outro] Oh, I ought to make my living in a graveyard Lord knows I'm good at digging holes