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Freight Train Lyrics by Elizabeth Cotten

Folksongs and Instrumentals With Guitar

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[Chorus]
Freight train, freight train, run so fast
Freight train, freight train, run so fast
Please don't tell what train I'm on
And they won't know what route I'm going

[Verse 1]
When I am dead and in my grave
No more good times here I crave
Place the stones at my head and feet
And tell 'em all that I've gone to sleep

[Verse 2]
When I die, Lord bury me deep
Way down on old Chestnut Street
So I can hear Old Number Nine
As she comes rolling by

[Verse 3]
When I die, Lord bury me deep
Way down on old Chestnut Street
Place the stone at my head and feet
And tell 'em all that I've gone to sleep

About “Freight Train” by Elizabeth Cotten

Read the complete lyrics to "Freight Train" by Elizabeth Cotten from the album "Folksongs and Instrumentals With Guitar". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Folk, Country.

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"Freight Train" is credited to Elizabeth Cotten. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Freight Train" appears on "Folksongs and Instrumentals With Guitar".

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