"Lightning Express"
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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
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But one little boy who sat by himself
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Was reading a letter he had
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You could plainly tell by the look on his face
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That the contents of it made him sad
C
The stern old conductor then started his round
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Taking tickets from everyone there
And finally reaching the sad little boy
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He gruffly demanded his fare
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I have no ticket the boy then replied
F C
But I'll pay you back someday
F C
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
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Please Mr. Conductor
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Don't put me off of this train
The best friend I have in this world sir
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Is waiting for me in pain
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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
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Before God takes her away
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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
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Please Mr. Conductor
F C
Don't put me off of this train
The best friend I have in this world sir
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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
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Before God takes her away
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