Cole Chaney - Coalshooter (Live on Red Barn Radio) 

My dad told me he would break my legs if he caught me in the coal mines and to leave and do something different. I went to war, found the love of my life on an island, then became a tug captain. No regrets except because I left, I never had enough time with my dad after that. He is still the greatest man I've ever known.

Pumped that we’re the fortunate few to know of Cole Chaney before he explodes to superstardom

“When you get to the end of the tunnel, just keep on running my friend.” Love the symbolism.

I hate how underrated he is like his one of the best vocalist I’ve heard and he doesn’t have much popularity like he definitely deserves it

Them Kentucky boys just have so much talent

This song really speaks to me. I come from a long line of West Virginia coal miners who were so poor they couldn’t even afford to go to school, let alone move somewhere else and find better jobs. It took a group effort to get them out of the holler and into a city a state away for a better shot at life, and my dad doesn’t let me forget what it took from my grandfathers so that him, my brother, and I could live better lives and not have to work in those mines.

My grandpa grew up in coal wood West Virginia with 5 brothers and a sister in a shitty company house, his oldest brothers Harry and John work coal their whole lives and died of black lung my grandfather did it for a few years but stole his brothers birth certificate and joined the navy and left, he eventually was stationed in Rhode Island and had my mother and my aunts I honor him and his brothers I’m an open pit miner with the biggest quarry in Rhode Island, god bless coal miners we have no idea the struggle they had

This dude can sing, sounds the same on Spotify and live filming. This song tells a story that most can’t relate to, but wow.

We not gonna say how great this chord prog/pickin' is?

Even when you leave Appalachia,... it never leaves you. I've been away for 30 plus years, and it still feels more like home than it does here...

This will go down in history for one of the best Western classic country songs ever written. The story telling is great, the tone and temp pace the story and you can feel the description in the lyrics and voice. It's very well put together and I'm very surprised he isn't getting credit that needs to be given to him. Cole Chaney has pure talent

My favorite current song. We need an album. Cole is legit.

Second generation electrician coal miner here in eastern kentucky great song

Before my grandpa passed he made me swear I’d be the first male in the family to not go into the mines. Much respect for the ones who do it

please please please notify him and tell him he needs to release something on spotify. i’d pay

Why am I just now finding this?! It’s been on repeat for the last 10 minutes

My old lady went to high school with you. You gotta get on iTunes so I can add this to my road playlist. Workin 80+ hour weeks keeping this damn ungrateful country running, this type of music gets me thru it. If you’re scared go to church cmon

Eastern Kentucky has really turned out some of the best singer/songwriters in the last 10 years. I mean, not just good musicians, but great songwriters too. Music is my lifeblood, and musicians like this just haunt you with lyrics matched with their vocals. That's coming from an East Tennessean. There's a music festival here called Bristol Rhythm and Roots, and I'd love to see you there next year. Jason Isbell is headlining this year I believe.

Dude if you keep writing songs like this one and the flood, people will gravitate to it weather you want them too or not really. Thanks to redbarn for uploading him. They get overlooked I'm sure and without them I wouldn't know who this guy is(and a CPL others for that matter)

Another legend out of the hills and hollers of my kentucky home.

I know talent from KY when I hear it

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In Johnson county holler where the minin' comp'ny bloomed He lived in a house with all five brothers, his dearest sisters too The summer heat was as bad as the mud that the humid air did brew In the winter the snow just blowed on in through holes in the wall you could throw a dog through [Verse 2] As an able-bodied boy he lied about his age To help his father break away from the rattle of a poor man's ball and chain They made him shoot their coal and he was grateful at the time There was many a boy that'd done the same and they'd never come out alive [Chorus] Better run coalshooter run Run away as fast as you can And when you get to the end of the tunnel just keep on runnin' my friend Cause this ain't no kind of life that a young man should live If you can run faster than gunpowder burns you might see the light again [Verse 3] Well they were bitin' down on blasting caps just doing like daddy asked Even though they knew that the next bite down could surely be their last You ain't got no time to be scared no, with dynamite in your hands Don't hesitate boy cause if you slip up, son you're as good as dead [Chorus] Better run coalshooter run Run away as fast as you can And when you get to the end of the tunnel just keep on runnin' my friend Cause this ain't no kind of life that a young man should live If you can run faster than gunpowder burns you might see the light again [Verse 4] They sent him deep into the mine where a boy can't see the light of day Guided by the lamp on his head in the dark he begins To pray that the fuses were all cut right and that a stray spark don't take light And prays that he won't die in this mine, he hates the thought Mama cries [Chorus] You better run coalshooter run Run away as fast as you can And when you get to the end of the tunnel just keep on runnin' my friend Cause this ain't no kind of life that a young man should live If you can run faster than gunpowder burns you might see the light again You might see the light again

He should nickname his backing band Allis N' Chalmers. Ya know, as a tribute to both his country roots and his influences from Alice in Chains.

Unreal brother keep with it man have the same feeling when Listened to tyler childers the first time . Love the guitar playing also and the grit keep killing it bro big things to come 👊

My new favorite emerging artist. Side note, would absolutely love to hear Childers cover this song.

My great grandma grew up in a cabin the middle of nowhere West Virginia. She lived with her two sisters and grandparents. They had dirt floors and a shitty cabin. You discribing where you lived reminds me of that place.

Over the past couple years since I went through some pretty traumatic crap . I've found some of the best music artists playing on red barn radio. It's amazing. You definitely don't disappoint man

His voice has a lot of emotion! Brings back a lot of memories from the oilfields

Brings back a lot of memories of shooting coal when I was 18. Later I was bolting top when the new shot firer blasted through a break on me. Young and stupid I just kept bolting covered in coal. Keep the great songs coming so my memories don’t fade away.

East ky pushing out fine country singers left and right! Rest of the country better catch up

"Cole & Colter" '22 tour anyone? "Boom"

This is the greatest folk song ever written.

Whoa! Love your voice. This is a sad and true song. My dad worked in the mines until he was too hurt to work any more. Ive worked way too many coal mine accidents and disasters. No worse words to read than “30 minutes to surface”

Coming from a coal mining town in Harlan KY, like many others, have done more than listened to your song. But lived it too.

Met Cole few weeks ago. Better than advertised he even loved my jacket

Damn I just found this Chanel and lord this is where the real music lives

Nothin better the a guy and his guitar telling a story love it

Love him. That soul!! I'm a fan😍😍

Entire song is great but from 3:48 to the end is 👌🏻 Perfect

When I get my radio station going I will be putting underrated musicians on there!! These guys deserve more recognition!

I met the man (one of them anyways?) that is Red Barn Radio. Saw him down twice in Waco for two bands I really loved. HE IS LEGIT. THIS MAN GOT SOUL FOR DAYS AND A DAMN GOOD EYE FOR REAL TALENT. He was SO SMART, FUNNY, REAL, and just an all around good dude. 💯 This red barn is just about as good as it gets folks.

In Johnson county holler where the minin' company bloomed He lived in a house with all five brothers, his dearest sisters too The summer heat was as bad as the mud that the human air did brew In the winter the snow just blowed on in through holes in the wall you could throw a dog through As an able-bodied boy he lied about his age To help his father break away from the rattle of a poor man's ball and chain They made him shoot their coal and he was grateful at the time There was many a boy that'd done the same and they'd never come out alive Better run coalshooter run Run away as fast as you can And when you get to the end of the tunnel just keep on runnin' my friend Cause this ain't no kind of life that a young man should live If you can run faster than gunpowder burns you might see the light again Well they were bitin' down on blasting caps just doing like daddy asked Even though they knew that the next bite down could surely be their last You ain't got no time to be scared no, with dynamite in your hands Don't hesitate boy cause if you slip up, son you're as good as dead Better run coalshooter run Run away as fast as you can And when you get to the end of the tunnel just keep on runnin' my friend Cause this ain't no kind of life that a young man should liveIf you can run faster than gunpowder burns you might see the light again They sent him deep into the mine where a boy can't see the light of day Guided by the lamp on his head in the dark he begins To pray that the fuses were all cut right and that a stray spark don't take light And prays that he won't die in this mine, he hates the thought Mama Cries You better run coalshooter run Run away as fast as you can And when you get to the end of the tunnel just keep on runnin' my friend Cause this ain't no kind of life that a young man should live If you can run faster than gunpowder burns you might see the light again You might see the light again

Best song I've heard in a awhile

It makes my soul happy to see people like us find a way out of those hills. Although those hills are home, they trap people. Some people try so hard to escape but will never find their way out.

this is a hit, fantastic overall!

This dude is the real deal

2 years later still #1

My grandpa worked in the mines here in Harlan Kentucky and he was missing some fingers and had a scar from his chest all the way down from being trapped in the mine. Not an easy life.

So sad. So few have that old school grit. This guys got it. In 2021 we let the politicians tell us what to do like puppets. It’s truly sad. Overall the American spirit is gone. We used to have grit

That raw realness that you are singing about is what made many people and families,

One of the better songs I’ve heard in a good little bit

This is the first video I ever stumbled upon of Cole Chaney. I knew I had to see him live. Took a 10 hour drive to the Foxfire Festival in Ashland, KY and, man, was it a good time. Just raw talent. Good picking and singing. Til the next time I see ya, keep on keepin' on. Be well

God,I miss the good old days.....Thank you for refreshing my mind on how it feels.

Please put more songs on Spotify. We all need this beautiful music.

Just discovered you. Very impressed

Miner and proud love the song thank you

True talent, writing as well as guitar playing, seems like a good down-to-earth person

Love this guy! I can hear history in his voice

RIP calvin Hamilton. Doyle Hamilton. Glen Hamilton. Dad lives the longest he was the dump truck driver he knew the mine took both his brother s 4 9 31 6 28 14 I love u dad

"They were biting down on blasting caps; even tthough they knew the next bite down would surely be their last."

Thank u for this 👑

Cole, I really dig your music. Simple as that, hope you get what I mean. I'm in my late sixties, live in Louisville, was introduced to your music by a contestant on American Idol from Louisa, KY. You kinda got a John Prine deal goin' on with what you do and I hope you understand what a compliment I'm payin' you when I say that. Please keep makin' music!

Great song, passionate delivery

He’s appearing at The Aaey in Paintsville, Kentucky. A real venue for singers.

My dad shot coal before he became a foreman. We were fortunate. He retired from the mines in relatively good health and enjoyed his retirement I worked 13 years as a supervision in several coal mines in East Kentucky and Alabama.

That's a chord licking fool, next up and comer for sure. Makes me miss KY, just added to let my neighbors here some good music in Arizona

Thats a hit son

Just beautiful ❤

This guy is really good

Just went on an hour long deep dive into what it means to bite down on a blasting cap

I love this song so much! Cole sir...what a beautiful portrait you paint. Not many new songs make me close my eyes and turn my head back and forth in utter pleasure anymore but this one gets me and hope someday it’s very well known

my grandpa worked in the mines im nothern ontario when he was 14, hes so lucky he survived, but unfortunately he got blacklung (smoking and drinking didnt help either)

Love this music man, doesn’t get a whole lot of appreciation these days.

Man I just started learning to cover this, that picking is insane. This man is a legend

Botha the way you turn those words into magic is almost holy. I'm so glad you write, sing, and play like this.

Awesome guy! Got addictet to his music, greets form germany

A brilliant talent!

This song makes me cry for somreason

I grew up in the suburbs...I don't pretend to feel any sort of empathy from this song...but holy shit this a fantastic song.

"Prays that he won't die in this mine, he hates the thought of momma cryin." Feel it in my bones.

This guy is awesome 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

From 1 Chaney to another this shits 🔥 boy keep picking that six string

so good

I got to see him preform in person he’s definitely got me as a fan

Real country music.

Fantastic ❤️‍🔥🎸🙏

Love this

Helluva talent right here

I love him

Gives me goosebumps

great song

Amazing

Crazy how i got so drunk with this guy and the next day forgot who he was at school good days!!!

God damn, any music from KY or WV about coal is amazing. I've missed working underground since the coal mine in my hometown was closed, one of the best jobs I've had with the best group of men you could imagine.

Be careful brother JOHN keep the light on!! Bigjim

Good job brother...keep on rocking!!!💯

The Alley in Paintsville. And it’s in Johnson County

This makes me wanna make a movie about coal miners just to use this song as a score.his haunting tone and vivid story telling just reminds me of a film score!

If you mixed Bailey Zimmerman and Tyler Childers together, this is what I would imagine it would sound like. Absolutely amazing vocals on this man.