Mountaintop Removal
Mike Caplinger and Granny's 12 Gauge, Copyright 1998.
Yeah the big man he's a commin' to town
He's gonna tear that mountain down
He's gotta plan he's gonna make it pay
He starts to work on the ridge today
(He's gonna)
Tear that mountain down
Tear that mountain down
Tear that mountain down
He's never worn no mining shoes
He's never had the highwall blues
He's paid big to get the governor's approval
Now he's doin' mountaintop removal
(He's gonna)
Tear that mountain down
Tear that mountain down
Tear that mountain down
He's got ten dumpers and a dragline rig
Twenty scabs and they're itchin' to dig
He's made a million it's a heart he lacks
He goes around breakin' mountain's backs
(He's gonna)
Tear that mountain down
Tear that mountain down
Tear that mountain down