They were still bagging grain when the train pulled in He was a hardworkin' fella with a knockabout grin And the boss' daughter took a shine to him And they were off like a runaway train Close the line, put the signals down No flag or whistle going to stop them now And that loco's doing 'bout the speed of sound They were off like a runaway train... Chorus... Oooo Down the ribbon of steel they rolled They were thundering out of control Oooo Got a lot to explain A full head of steam And a love like a runaway train Chorus... They can't go back but they just don't care She's getting the feeling for the wind in her hair And it's destination: Anywhere They were off like a runaway train... Chorus...