bought a ticket in a transit station
headed southbound for home
to take a look at my dear mom and papa
show them their simple son
take a listen. didn't know what i was headed back home for
when the train it pulled into the station
far from a maddening crowd
station master took out his gold locket
people pushing to pick up their baggage
be on time if you want to stay
you've got to take a train now
you know it's the only way
if you get to wanna see your home
just you get down on your knees
listen to the birds that do surround you
singing their sweet harmony
buy your ticket from a station master
get along and kiss your troubles good-bye
it's time to get on board
be on time if you want to stay
you've got to take a train now
you know it's the only way