The Lightning Express

歌詞

The lightning express from the depot so grand Had just started out on it's way All of the passengers that gathered on board Seemed to be happy and gay A little boy who sat by himself He was reading a letter he had And was plain to be seen by the tears in his eyes That the contents of it made him sad The stern old conductor then started to take The ticket from everyone there And reaching the side of the boy at last He gruffly demanded his fare "I haven't got a ticket "But I'll pay you back someday" "I'll put you off at the next station, Sir" But he stopped when he heard the boy say Please Mr. Conductor Don't put me off of your train The best friend I have in this world Is waiting for me in pain She's Expected to die any moment And may not live through the day I want to tell mother goodbye, he said Before God takes her away A little girl sitting close by, non to blame Said "If you put that boy off, it's a shame" Then taking his hat, a collection she made And soon paid his way on the train I'm much obliged miss for your kindness to me "You're welcome," said she, never fear And as the conductor would pass through the train His words would ring in his ear Please Mr. Conductor Don't put me off of your train The best friend I have in this world Is waiting for me in pain She's expected to die any moment sir And may not live through the day I want to tell mother goodbye, he said Before God takes her away