It takes a worried man to sing a worried song It takes a worried man to sing a worried song It takes a worried man to sing a worried song I'm worried now but I won't be worried long I went across the river now I lay down to sleep I went across the river now I lay down to sleep I went across the river now I lay down to sleep When I woke up I had shackles on my feet It takes a worried man... [ mandolin ] Train that I ride is fourteen coaches long Train that I ride is fourteen coaches long Train that I ride is fourteen coaches long The girl I love is on that train and gone It takes a worried man... [ banjo ] It takes a worried man...