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Back on the Train Lyrics by Phish

Live at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre

2000

[Verse 1]
When I jumped off, I had a bucket full of thoughts
When I first jumped off I held that bucket in my hand
Ideas that would take me all around the world
I stood and watched the smoke behind the mountain curl

[Hook]
It took me a long time to get back on the train

[Verse 2]
Now I'm gone and I'll never look back again
I'm gone and I'll never look back at all
You know I'll never look back again
I turn my face into the howlin' wind

[Hook]
It took me a long time to get back on the train

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]
See my face in the town that's flashin' by
See me standin' in the station in the rain
See me runnin' there beside the car
I left it all behind me and I've traveled far

[Hook]
It took me a long time to get back on the train

[Verse 1]
When I jumped off, I had a bucket full of thoughts
When I first jumped off I held that bucket in my hand
Ideas that would take me all around the world
I stood and watched the smoke behind the mountain curl

[Hook]
It took me a long time to get back on the train
It took me a long time to get back on the train
It took me a long time to get back on the train
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About “Back on the Train” by Phish

Read the complete lyrics to "Back on the Train" by Phish from the album "Live at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre" in 2000. 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 Rock, Americana, Alternative Rock.

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

"Back on the Train" appears on "Live at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre" in 2000.

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