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doc.COM - Posted - 01/31/2022: 00:25:19
Hi. I’ve been listening to a great CD called “Carve That Possum”, featuring Tom Sauber, Brad Leftwich & Alice Gerrard. Can anyone tell me the actual lyrics of the song “O & K Train?”
Chris Berry - Posted - 01/31/2022: 16:35:55
There's one word in the second verse I can't quite make out; hopefully someone will supply it.
Chris
I hear that train a-coming, bending round the curve,
With the old car wheels a-rolling, boys, she's straining every nerve.
I won't work on the railroad, I won't work on the farm,
But I'll lie right round till the [big? bay?] car comes, I'll roll in mama's arms.
I hear that train a-coming, she's running so slow,
Hear that she's a-coming, boys, and I am bound to go.
I hear that train a-coming, running off the track,
She's just from Kansas City, boys, and now she's going back.
I hear the train a-coming, bending round the curve,
With the old car wheels a-rolling, boys, she's straining every nerve.
doc.COM - Posted - 01/31/2022: 19:38:46
Thanks Chris that's most helpful. I was wondering if it might have been "roll in my lover's arms" ??
As for big? or bay? I'm not sure either.
I really like the tune and the harmonies on that CD, and want to learn to sing it with the banjo.
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