Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Lightin' Express, artist - The Everly Brothers.
Date of issue: 04.03.2014
Song language: English
Lightin' Express |
The lightning express from the depot so grand |
Had started out on its way |
All of the passengers that were on board |
Seemed to be happy and gay |
But one little boy who sat by himself |
Was reading a letter he had |
You could plainly tell by the look on his face |
That the contents of it made him sad |
The stern old conductor then started his round |
Taking tickets from everyone there |
And finally reaching the side of the boy |
He gruffly demanded his fare |
«I have no ticket» the boy then replied |
«But I’ll pay you back someday» |
«Then I’ll put you off at the next stop we make» |
But he stopped when he heard the boy say |
«Please Mr. Conductor |
Don’t put me off of this train |
The best friend I have in this world sir |
Is waiting for me in pain |
Expecting to die any moment sir |
And may not live through the day |
I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye |
Before God takes her away.» |
A girl sitting near was heard to exclaim |
«If you put him off, it’s a shame.» |
Taking his hand, a collection she made |
The boy’s way was paid on the train |
«I'm obliged to you miss for your kindness to me.» |
«You're welcome,» she said, never fear |
Each time the conductor would pass through the car |
The boy’s words would ring in his ear |
«Please Mr. Conductor |
Don’t put me off of this train |
The best friend I have in this world sir |
Is waiting for me in pain |
Expecting to die any moment sir |
And may not live through the day |
I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye |
Before God takes her away.» |