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Hello, My Name Is Coal Lyrics by Kathy Mattea

Calling Me Home

2012

I'm from West 'by God' Virginia
And the high Kentucky hills
I'm dirty but I'm honest
I pay a poor man's bills
I'm prosperity and poverty
I'm a scoundrel and a saint
I'm loved, reviled, misunderstood
I'm hope in a hopeless place
Hello, my name is coal
And around here I'm the king
Some say I'm a savior
Some say death is what I bring
I've broke miner's backs & hearts
And I've wrestled for their souls
Let me introduce myself
Hello, my name is coal
Some men call me 'black gold'
You might have heard of me
My body is the mountain
My breath is kerosene
You might think I'm outta date
But if I'm out of style and old
Why do men still dig me
All around the globe?
Hello, my name is coal
And around here I'm the queen
Some say I'm cheap and easy
Oh but they still bow to me
Be careful, I'll break up your home
And I'll steal away your soul
It's dangerous to lust for me
Hello, my name is coal
They curse me now for what I am
But not that long ago
They sang my praises everywhere
Hello, my name is coal

About “Hello, My Name Is Coal” by Kathy Mattea

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"Hello, My Name Is Coal" is credited to Kathy Mattea. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Hello, My Name Is Coal" appears on "Calling Me Home" in 2012.

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