Story Behind The Song
two components - desire to leave and not look back, as well as fond memories of lying in bed as a child in Morristown New Jersey and hearing the train whistle on its way to New York City every morning....
Song Description
different verses, different thoughts: first, leaving home and not lookig back,
second, waiting for the train
third, saying goodbye in the morning
All punctuated with happy nostalgic memory of home, brought back by the train whistle
Song Length |
3:44 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Mood |
Glad, Poignant |
Subject |
Life, History, Past |
Similar Artists |
Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Pack your bags and don't look back
Train's a comin' down the track.
Mornin' sun is shining free,
Bring my friend back home to me.
Come rain or snow
I'll always hear that lonesome whistle blow
Early mornin' mem'ries flow.
Sparrows chirping on the wall,
Waiting for the train to call.
Ride the train by mornin' light;
Home again when time is right.
Come rain or snow
I'll always hear that lonesome whistle blow
Early mornin' mem'ries flow.
Whisper when the time has come,
Whisper with the risin' sun.
Whisper that you love me still;
Whisper while the teardrops spill.
Come rain or snow
I'll always hear that lonesome whistle blow
Early mornin' mem'ries flow.
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