I've been away so long, fought a war that's come and gone
My sister's up and wed, my momma's took to bed
Now my old dog Red's gone lame
Please, tell me if you can
What time do the trains roll in, 2: 10, 6: 18, 10: 44
The hedge is turning brown, the house is falling down
The girl I left behind has gone to Caroline
I don't have to read a sign, to know things ain't the same
Please, tell me if you can
What time do the trains roll in, 2: 10, 6: 18, 10: 44
You can't go far away on just a soldier's pay
Used to be when I could see, everybody wanted me
But now no one comes to see a blind man take the train
Please, tell me if you can
What time do the trains roll in, 2: 10, 6: 18, 10: 44