Peggy oh Peggy was walking on
Some hilly trail, as he came upon
A worn out man breaking rocks in blocks

Hey what are you doing friend?
Can’t you see I’m half a man
I’m poor and my job is a shame

I’m a stone breaker, stone breaker
I’m a stone breaker, stone breaker

Peggy oh Peggy was walking on
Some hilly trail, as he came upon
Another man breaking rocks in blocks

What are you doing friend?
I’m proud to be a working man
So I can feed my wife and my children

I’m a stone breaker, stone breaker
I’m a stone breaker, stone breaker

And my girl, my girl unsatisfied girl
Before you say what can not be unsaid
My girl, unsatisfied girl
It’s only fair if you want to get away

Peggy oh Peggy was walking on
Some hilly trail, as he came upon
Another man breaking rocks in blocks

Hey what are you doing friend?
Can’t you see I’m building a cathedral?
Ain’t that special?

I’m a stone breaker, stone breaker
I’m a stone breaker, stone breaker
I’m a stone breaker, stone breaker
I’m a stone breaker, stone breaker