Distant Lonesome Train

Oh, when I hear that cold wind howlin'

It's midnight, pouring rain

Oh, I hear my baby callin' out my name

On that distant lonesome train

I hear the drums out in the field

And they're crying out in pain

Her spirit calls me from the barren ground

On that distant lonesome train

On that distant lonesome

Well, the devil is my driver

Burning coal that turns to flame

So take me down to the gates of hell

On that distant lonesome train

On that distant lonesome train

On a traveling cannonball

There's a rider without a name

So lay her down, people, let me ride

On that distant lonesome train

On that distant lonesome train

On that distant lonesome