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New Directions in Folk Music

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[Intro]
Yes, I know, yes, I know
Yes, I know, yes, I know
I know
[Verse 1]
An older brother, Ben
He was one of them ramblin' men
And one night says to me
"Come on, ride the rods with me
[Verse 2]
'Cause there ain't no prettier sight
Than a freight train runnin' at night
If you don't believe I'm right
Come on follow me tonight
[Verse 3]
Come on, boy, grab that rail
If you miss it, hit them wheels
Yes, you know, yes, you know"
Yes, you know
[Bridge]
When you hear a whistle blow
We've been there and gone, you know
[Verse 4]
Was the first snow of the year
We was travellin' outta here
Up that Rocky Mountain chain
Through that drivin' snow and rain
[Verse 5]
Old Ben coughed and next to me
Says, "Don't think I'll make it down to Tennessee"
Yes, I know, yes, I know
Yes, I know
[Verse 6]
Good Lord, we're sidetracked on the top
And that snow ain't gonna stop
Yes, I know, yes, I know
I know
[Verse 7]
Old Ben died just before dawn
The sun come out, and the train moved on
Well, we buried him in the plain
Ben ain't a-goin' bummin' again
[Outro]
When I hear a whistle blow
Credits
The Journeymen

The Journeymen

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