Cheryl's Goin' Home:Bob Lind.
Flip side of Elusive Butterfly
(#5 on BB Hot 100) on FONTANA
Records in 1966.
(It was supposed to be the hit
instead of Elusive Butterfly.)
INTRO: B
#1.
B
The thunder cracks against the night..the dark
explodes with yellow light.
B
The railroad sign is flashing bright..the people
A E Gb Gbm
stare but I don't care.
A B
My flesh is cold against my bones, and Cheryl's
E B E B
going home.
#2.
B
Come hear me shouting through the rain..is there
a way to stop the train?
B A
I've got some reasons to explain about the way
E Gb
I was today.
A B
The whistle moans and I'm alone, and Cheryl's going
E
home.
#3.
B Gb B
Santa Rosa Special down the line, I'm running
desperately behind.
B
There's only one thing on my mind, the rain and
Gb A E Gb
tears are in my eyes.
A B
The things I have to say will not be known, and
E B E B
Cheryl's going home.
OUTRO:
B E B E B
And Cheryl's goin' home..........Oh, Cheryl's
E B E B
goin' home.........(Fade.)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
