There's a freight-train ridin' the railroad Carryin' a load for the shore You can hear that lonesome whistle blow You can hear that engine-a-roar And it's a strange vibration Rollin' down the track Oh - mr. Railroad Man C'mon now, carry me back Railroad Man, Railroad Man Say, can I ride your train I'm on my way to get back home Railroad Man, Railroad man C'mon now ease my pain I'm on my way to where I belong Hear that clickety-clack comin' closer Sneakin' up around the bend You can hear that lonesome whistle blow Like the sound of an ol' time friend And it's a strange vibration Rollin' down the track Oh - Mr. Railroad man C'mon now, carry me back