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The lightning express from the depot so grand 
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Had started out on its way 
                               
All of the passengers that were on board 
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Seemed to be happy and gay 

C 
But one little boy who sat by himself 
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Was reading a letter he had 
          F                   C 
You could plainly tell by the look on his face 
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That the contents of it made him sad 


The stern old conductor then started his round 
       F                     C 
Taking tickets from everyone there 
                               
And finally reaching the sad little boy 
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He gruffly demanded his fare 

C 
I have no ticket the boy then replied 
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But I'll pay you back someday 
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Then I'll put you off at the next stop we make 
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But he stopped when he heard the boy say 


Please Mr. Conductor 
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Don't put me off of this train 
                           
The best friend I have in this world sir 
D7                   G7 
Is waiting for me in pain 

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Expecting to die any moment sir 
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And may not live through the day 
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I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye 
  D7       G7        C 
Before God takes her away 


A girl sitting near was heard to exclaim 
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If you put him off it's a shame 

Taking his hand a collection she made 
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The boy's way was paid on the train 

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I'm obliged to you miss for your kindness to me 
       F                      C 
You're welcome she said never fear 
     F                        C 
Each time the conductor would pass through the car 
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The boy's words would ring in his ear 


Please Mr. Conductor 
      F                  C 
Don't put me off of this train 
                           
The best friend I have in this world sir 
D7                   G7 
Is waiting for me in pain 

C 
Expecting to die any moment sir 
    F                        C 
And may not live through the day 
  F                         C 
I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye 
  D7       G7        C 
Before God takes her away