This train is on a one way track
Taking me to my baby
This time I ain't looking back
Going straight to her home
Maybe give me one more chance
To change her no to maybe
This train's just a slow train rolling along

I've been riding this old steam hog
It was more than I can recall
Got me a ticket in early spring
But I'll get there by late next fall
This train is on a one way track
Taking me to my baby
This train's gonna roll on after I'm gone

Shuffle on down down the railroad track
I'll meet her at the station
When I'm in my baby's arms
You know I finally made it home
I've been restless and I'm homeward bound
I reached my last destination
This train's just a slow train rolling along

I've been riding the second class
For worse or for better
A sweet little girl sitting next to me
Now we're riding this train together
This train is on a one way track
Taking me to my baby
This train's gonna roll on after I'm gone
This train's gonna roll on after I'm gone