On That Train and Gone – Thad Beckman

Townes Van Zaandt was here before me

So was Woody and good old Hank

Ridin’ trains bound for glory

Dreamin’ songs about robbin’ banks.

Chorus:  Tomorrow I’ll be on that train and gone

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The words alone don’t make it for me

I need to hear a melody

Play it soft and play it lazy

Come on baby come to me

Chorus

Passed the houses and the stations

Passed the trees and mountains too

On my way to an ancient city

Drinkin’ beer and whiskey too

Chorus

I remember how her body

felt the day we said goodbye

She was young and she was tender

I was on my way to die

Chorus

I opened up the window wide

Took a puff and blew my mind

Wishing I could change the tide

Wishing you were on my side

Chorus