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Traditions of Men (Male Voice Choir)

This song was part of the composer in residence project with Newcastle Male Voice Choir, and relates to the tradition of the mine workers working together then singing together.
​                "Generations have lived these traditions of men"

£40

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Lyrics

What did you do in the old days Gramps? 
Did you work down the mine? Did you carry a lamp? 
Yes I worked down the mine; it was cold, it was damp, 
But we sang as we worked though our bodies were cramped. 
  
Out of the darkness into the light 
Shoulder to shoulder with such gentle might. 
Heritage shared across families so long, 
now joined across time, joined together in song 
  
What did you do in the old days Dad? 
Did you gather up coal when you were a lad? 
Yes I gathered up coal but it wasn’t so bad 
For we sang as we worked, we never were sad. 
  
Out of the darkness into the light 
Shoulder to shoulder with such gentle might. 
Heritage shared across families so long, 
now joined across time, joined together in song 
  
Generations have lived these traditions of men 
Working and striving together and then 
coming home, changing clothes and then leaving again 
to stand side by side while they’re singing with friends. 
  
What will you do when you’re grown up my boy? 
When you’re too big to play with your toys? 
I will get a good job, a real worthy employ. 
And I’ll sing while I work, it will fill me with joy. 
  
Out of the darkness into the light 
Shoulder to shoulder with such gentle might. 
Heritage shared across families so long, 
now joined across time, joined together in song.

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Jones and Jones Music, Staffordshire, England
  • Catalogue
    • Mixed Choir
    • Male Voice Choir
    • SSA/SAA Choir
    • School Choir
    • Piano
    • Choir Arrangements
    • Christmas Music
    • Remembrance
  • How to use this site
  • About us
  • Contact us