I went down to the railroad yard, watch that train come by,

Knew the train would roll that day, but I did not know what time.



I did not know what time, boys, did not know what time.

Knew the train would roll that day but I did not know what time.



Good morning Mister Railroad Man, what time does your train roll by?

Nine-sixteen and two-forty-four, twenty-five minutes 'til five.



At nine-sixteen, two-forty-four, twenty-five minutes 'til five.

Thank you Mister Railroad Man, I wanna watch your train roll by.



Standing on the platform, smoking a big cigar,

Waitin' for some old freight train that carries an empty car.



I rode her down to Danville Town, got stuck on a Danville girl,

Bet your life she was a pearl, she wore that Danville curl.



She wore her hat on the back of her head like high-tone people all do,

Very next train come down that track, I bid that girl adieu.



I bid that girl adieu, poor boys, I bid that girl adieu,

The very next train come down that track, I bid that girl adieu.

Writer : WOODY GUTHRIE
Copyright : Lyrics © BUG MUSIC OBO WOODY GUTHRIE PUBLICATIONS INC