Lyrics:

I've seen that engine comin'
Was five years ago
She was rollin' big and black
You shouda heard that whistle blow
The train slowed down around the bend
Well, I believe I'll take a ride
Trainman get me satisfied
Here come the train of glory
It's comin' right on time
Won't cha do me a favor
Pick up my friends along the line

Well, I'm layin' at the other end
I got my suitcase under my head
I take my friends a message
Tell 'em what I said
Tell 'em I need some money
So I can buy a drink or two
And ask them nice if they'll
Come back with you
Here come the train of glory
It's comin' right on time
Won't cha do me a favor
Pick up my friends along the line

Here come doctor
I'm a gonna ask you once again
Well, didn't you leave Ohio with
A heavy load of friends
Say yes, boy,
Well I left the station
Your friends were on board
West Virginia was all they could afford
Here come the train of glory
It's comin' right on time
Won't cha do me a favor
Pick up my friends along the line