Too Late for the Trains

[Verse 1]
I've always loved the railroad trains, as a boy I could not wait
To grow up to be a railroad bum, and ride up on the freights
But now they tell me I'm too late, and the trains are nearly gone
So here I am with a hobo's soul, and no train to hobo on

[Chorus]
I'm just a railroad boy, too late for the trains
Freight train blues are in my shoes and hobo's in my veins
I got railroad ties in my two eyes and steel rails in my brain
I'm just a railroad boy, too late for the trains

[Verse 2]
I've heard the old men talk about their life up on the rail
Of New Orleans on the Zephyr Queen, and Georgia on the 50 Main
I'd love to ride that [?] Ball through Tennessee
Then out to Texas on a Midnight Special, and let it shine a light on me

[Chorus]
I'm just a railroad boy, too late for the trains
Freight train blues are in my shoes and hobo's in my veins
I got railroad ties in my two eyes and steel rails in my brain
I'm just a railroad boy, too late for the trains

[Verse 3]
I've got to feel that driving wheel and hear that clickety-clack
Find that girl with the Danville curl, livin' down by the railroad track
Where I would knock up on her door and tell her I'd like to stay
But when I've taken her eggs and bacon, I'd be off on my way

[Outro]
I'm just a railroad boy, too late for the trains
Freight train blues are in my shoes and hobo's in my veins
I got railroad ties in my two eyes and steel rails in my brain
I'm just a railroad boy, too late for the trains
I'm just a railroad boy, too late for the trains
Freight train blues are in my shoes and hobo's in my veins
I got railroad ties in my two eyes and steel rails in my brain
I'm just a railroad boy, too late for the trains
I'm just a railroad boy, too late for the trains