Lyrics:
I got a letter, this is the way it readI got a letter, this is the way it readIt says, hurry home Tampa the gal you love is deadI went to the station but that southbound train had goneI went to the station but that southbound train had goneI hung my head and I began to mournShe wasn't dead but she was very 'loneShe wasn't dead but she was very 'loneI heard her when she whispered, 'Tampa look like I'm booked to go'I followed my baby to the burial groundI followed my baby to the burial groundAn' I watched the paul bearer slowly let her downI know I would never see her smilin' face againI know I would never see her smilin' face againBut I will always remember she sure has been my friend