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900 Miles Lyrics by Odetta

Odetta Sings Folk Songs

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Walking down this railroad track
I got tears in my eyes
Trying to read a letter from my home
If this train runs me right
I'll be home by tomorrow night
I'm 900 miles from my home
And I hate to hear that lonesome whistle blow

Well this train I ride on
Is a hundred coaches long
Hear the whistle blow
A hundred miles
If this train runs me right
I'll be home by tomorrow night
Cause I'm 900 miles from my home
And I hate to hear that lonesome whistle blow

Well I'll pawn you my watch
Pawn you my chain
Pawn you my gold and diamond ring
If this train roll me right
I'll be home tomorrow night
Cause I'm 900 miles from my home
Lord I hate to hear that lonesome whistle blow

I'm walking down this railroad track
I got tears in my eyes
Trying to read a letter from my home
If this train run me right
I'll be home tomorrow night
As I'm 900 miles from my home
I hate to hear that lonesome whistle blow

Yes I hate to hear
That lonesome whistle blow
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About “900 Miles” by Odetta

Read the complete lyrics to "900 Miles" by Odetta from the album "Odetta Sings Folk Songs". 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 Pop, Folk.

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"900 Miles" appears on "Odetta Sings Folk Songs".

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