Nine Hundred Miles
I'm a-riding on this train, there are tears in my eyes
Tryin' to read a letter from my home
Refrain:If this train runs me right, I'll be home Saturday night
For I'm nine hundred miles from my home
And I hate to hear that lonesome whistle blow
Well, this train I ride on is a hundred coaches long
You can hear her whistle blow a hundred miles...
I will pawn you my watch, I will pawn you my chain
I'll pawn you my gold diamond ring...
If my woman says so, I will railroad no more
I'll sidetrack that wheeler and go home...
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Big Print Songs
Over 200 songs.
A song from the Mountain
Music for Everyone Song Collection from the ToneWay Project. Our website
has lyrics to nearly 400 traditional songs common in bluegrass and old-time
circles. Most songs also include a free MP3 recording that you can listen
to. The ToneWay Project also offers songbooks, CDs, and resources for
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