Freight TrainChas. McDevitt Skiffle Group Chic 45-1008(James/Williams) Freight train, freight train, goin so fastFreight train, freight train, goin so fastI don't know what train he's onWon't you tell me where he's goneDon't know where he's headin forWhat he's done against the lawGot no future, got no hopeJust nothin but the ropeFreight train, freight train, goin so fastFreight train, freight train, goin so fastI don't know what train he's onWon't you tell me where he's goneHe lost his reason, lost his lifeHe killed his friend in mortal strifeHe must have moved like the golden skiesJust a-waitin til he diesFreight train, freight train, goin so fastFreight train, freight train, goin so fastI don't know what train he's onWon't you tell me where he's goneWhen he dies, just bury him pleaseWay down the end of old Chestnut StreetPoplars at his head and feetAnd tell them he's gone to sleepFreight train, freight train, goin so fastFreight train, freight train, goin so fastI don't know what train he's onWon't you tell me where he's goneTranscribed by Little JohnThese lyrics were transcribed from the specific recording referencedabove, and are for personal use and research interest only.
