Dig a hole Traditional As sung by John Hartford Steam Powered Aero-Takes Banjo tuned E: Capo 3, Key of: D Refrain: D G D Dig a hole, dig a hole in the meadow A Dig a hole in the cold, cold ground D G D Dig a hole, dig a hole in the meadow A D We're going to lay darling Corey down Well, now the first time I seen darling Corey She was a standing on the banks of the sea A 45 Pistol on her forearm And a banjo on her knee * Refrain Wake up, wake up, darling Corey What makes you sleep so sound? Them darn coal officers a coming Their going to tear your playhouse down * Refrain