Oh what will you give me say the sad bells of Rhymney
Is there hope for the future say the brown bells of Merthyr

Who made the mine owner say the black bells of Rhondda
And who killed the miner say the grim bells of Blaina

Throw the vandels in court say the bells of Newport
All would be well if if if cry the green bells of Cardiff

Why so worried sisters why sang the silver bells of Wye
And what will you give me say the sad bells of Rhymney

Oh what will you give me say the sad bells of Rhymney
Is there hope for the future say the brown bells of Merthyr

Who made the mine owner say the black bells of Rhonda
And who killed the miner say the grim bells of Blaina