[Verse 1] Theres an old black train acoming Scrapin long the iron You dont need no ticket, boys Itll take you when its time [Verse 2] Now, come on now, young strangers Werent you someones son? Howd you find this depot? Cause it aint where you belong [Verse 3] You will pass a graveyard Stones worn by the years The trainll stop a minute But dont let it leave you here [Verse 4] Well, the coachman is my brother The engineers my friend Theyll get you more acquainted By the time you reach the end [Verse 5] This journey is a long one Itll take you all around Life rushing by your windows Before it lays you down [Verse 5] Now, where this old trains going You cant come back from Leave your baggage here Because well need it when youre gone
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