Johnny Cash

On The Evening Train

Johnny Cash


Tom: C

[Intro] C  F  G
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I heard the laughter, at the depot
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But my tears, fell like the rain
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When I saw them place, that long.. white casket
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In the baggage coach, of the evening train

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The baby's eyes, are red from... weeping
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Its little heart, is filled.. with pain
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Oh Daddy cried, they're taking.. Mama
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Away from us, on the evening train

[Solo] C  F  G  C
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As I turned to walk, away from.. the depot
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It seemed I heard, her call my name
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Take care of my baby, and tell him.. darling
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That I'm going home, on the evening.. train

[Solo] C  F  G  C
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I pray that God, will give me courage
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To carry on, 'til we meet again
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It's hard to know, she's gone… forever
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They're carrying her home, on the evening train
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They're carrying her home, on the evening train