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Boxcars Lyrics by Joe Ely

Honky Tonk Masquerade

1978

[Verse 1]
Well I gave all my money to the banker this month
Now I got no more money to spend
She smiled when she saw me comin' through that door
When I left she said, "Come back again"
I watched them lonesome boxcar wheels
Turnin' down the tracks out of town
And it's on that lonesome railroad track
I'm gonna lay my burden down

[Verse 2]
I was raised on a farm the first years of my life
Life was pretty good they say
I'll probably live to be some ripe old age
If death'll just stay out of my way
This world can take my money and time
But it sure can't take my soul
And I'm goin' down to the railroad tracks
Watch them lonesome boxcars roll

[Verse 3]
Well there's some big ole Buicks by the Baptist church
Cadillacs at the Church of Christ
I parked my camel by an old haystack
I'll be lookin for that needle all night
There ain't gonna be no radial tires
Turnin' down the streets of gold
And I'm goin down to the railroad tracks
And watch them lonesome boxcars roll

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 4]
Now if you ever heard the whistle on a fast freight train
Beatin' out a beautiful tune
If you ever seen the cold blue railroad tracks
Shinin' by the light of the moon
If you ever felt the locomotive shake the ground
I know you don't have to be told
Why I'm goin down to the railroad tracks
And watch them lonesome boxcars roll

[Tag]
Yeah, I'm goin down to the railroad tracks
And watch them lonesome boxcars roll
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About “Boxcars” by Joe Ely

Read the complete lyrics to "Boxcars" by Joe Ely from the album "Honky Tonk Masquerade" in 1978. 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 Country, Pop.

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"Boxcars" is credited to Joe Ely. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Boxcars" appears on "Honky Tonk Masquerade" in 1978.

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