The Everly Brothers – Lightning Express (Guitar)

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The lightning express from the depot so grand

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Had started out on its way

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Seemed to be happy and gay

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But one little boy who sat by himself

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Was reading a letter he had

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You could plainly tell by the look on his face

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That the contents of it made him sad

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The stern old conductor then started his round

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Taking tickets from everyone there

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He gruffly demanded his fare

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I have no ticket the boy then replied

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But I'll pay you back someday

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Then I'll put you off at the next stop we make

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But he stopped when he heard the boy say

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Please Mr. Conductor

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Don't put me off of this train

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Is waiting for me in pain

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Expecting to die any moment sir

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And may not live through the day

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I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye

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Before God takes her away

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A girl sitting near was heard to exclaim

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If you put him off it's a shame

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The boy's way was paid on the train

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I'm obliged to you miss for your kindness to me

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You're welcome she said never fear

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Each time the conductor would pass through the car

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The boy's words would ring in his ear

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Please Mr. Conductor

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Don't put me off of this train

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Is waiting for me in pain

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Expecting to die any moment sir

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And may not live through the day

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I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye

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Before God takes her away