WAITING ON A TRAIN Copyright©2010
Words & music by TF Morris
G Am
Every time I hear a train whistle blow
C G
It takes me back to another place in time
Am
Back before interstates and skies filled up with planes
C D7 G
You’d find me, down at the rail yard waiting on a train.
Am
Lord, I loved to hear that lonesome whistle sound
C G
As the train rolled on passed headed out of town
Am
Sometimes there were hobo’s in the old box cars
C
Their faces hid in shadows
D7 G
But, their eyes shined out like stars.
Am
I was about the age of twelve or thirteen
C G
The first time I hopped up on a freight
Am
But, the brakeman was a big man and he was hard and mean
C D7 G
He kicked my ass then kicked me off the train.
Refrain: C G
Now anytime I’m lonesome and anytime I’m blue
D7 C G
I go down to the station to hear that whistle toot
C G
It blows away my troubles and I don’t feel no pain
D7 C G
Down at the station waiting on a train.
Am
Seems I’ve always been a day late and dollar shy
C G
And when my ship comes in it will probably pass me by
Am
But, I’ll only have myself to blame
C D7 G
Cause I’ll be down at the station waiting on a train.
Repeat refrain:
D7 C D7 G
Tag: I’ll be down at the station waiting on a train
Love this song, Tom!
Thank you "LP". Yes this is a page right outta my misspent youth.
Love the intro. (Whistle of the train).. And for the most part, for me?.. this is true" Seems I’ve always been a day late and dollar shy". And, this will be my luck... " when my ship comes in it will probably pass me by"... LOL ~
I really like your song writing. This has a catchy melody. I wonder... Is the person in this story you ? I'm glad you posted the lyrics. I enjoyed singing along. Thank you for sharing. 5*****
Welcome to the Mix,
LP