F C
I went down to the station, just to take a ride.
F C
I went down to the station, just to take a ride.
G7 F7 C
Found myself on a flatcar, yesterday behind.
F C
Pullin' out from the platform, there was no brass band.
F C
I pulled out from the platform, nobody raised a hand.
G7 F7
And there were no tears of regret from my runaway train.
Train, train, train, train.
(break)
F C
Got no sand in my pocket, you know I ain't tied down.
F C
Ain't no sand in my pocket, never do sit down.
G7 F7 C
I'm just a cross-tie walker, where the freight trains run.
Run, run, run, run.
(break)
F C
If you see me a-comin', don't you waste my time.
F C
If you see me a-comin', don't you waste my time.
G7 F7 C
'Cause there's more miles between us than the Santa Fe Line.
Run, run, run, run.
(Hum first two lines and fade)