Lyrics:

Hold that train, conductor,
Please don't let that engineer start
(Repeat)

Well, I wanna ride your train this morning,
Just to ease my achin' heart

Yes, for the last few mornings lately,
Before I get out of my bed
(Repeat)

Well, I hear your whistle moanin'
And it almost drives me out of my head

I'll pay my fare when we starts rollin',
All your money's right here in my pants

I'll pay my fare when we starts rollin',
All your money's right here in my pants
Well, I know I should back and buy a ticket, yes,
But I'm afraid to take the chance

Oh, don't stop this train, conductor,
'Till this old state is out of sight
(Repeat)

Well, you know I'm going to California,
Where I, I know my baby will treat me right