Lightning Express (Live) Lyrics
The Lightning
Express at the depot so grand
Had just started out on it's way
Most of the passengers 'were on that train seemed to be happy and gay
Except a little boy in a seat by himself
Reading a letter he had
It was plain to be seen by the tears in his eyes that the contents of it made him sad
A stern Conductor about to seek
A ticket from everyone there
Approching beside of the little boy
He gruffly demanded his fare
I haven't no money was the boys reply
But I'll pay you back someday
I'll have to put you off at the station he said
But he stopped when he heard the boy say
Please mister conductor
Don't put me off of your train
The best friend
I have is this whole wide world
Is waiting for me in pain
Expected to die any moment now
She may not live through the day
I want to kiss mother goodbye sir
Before God takes her away
A little girl seated in a seat close by
Said to put that boy off is a shame
Taking his hat a collection she made and soon paid his way on the train
Obliged to you miss for your kindness to me
You're welcome
I sure never fear
Yet each time the
Conductor came through that train
These word seemed to ring in his ears