Well, my mama told me, my papa told me too
Now my mama told me, papa told me too
Well, I shouldnt be here trying to sing these railroad blues
Wish I had a-listened to what my mama said
Wish I had a-listened, oh, to what my mama said
Well, I wouldnt be here trying to sleep in this cold iron bed
Well, I went to the depot, I never got there on time
Well, I went down to the depot, never got there on time
Well, my trains going down, shes a-rolling down the line
Mister jailer, go away now, dont tell me no lies
Mister jailer, go away now, dont tell me no lies
Well, my trains going down, shes a-rolling down the line
Wish I had a-listened to what my mama said
Wish I had a-listened to what my mama said
Well, I wouldnt be here trying to sleep in this cold iron bed
Well, my mama told me, my papa told me too
Now, my mama told me, papa told me too
Well, I shouldnt be here trying to sing these railroad blues