And as we reached the station
The train was standin' by
I tried so hard to keep myself
From lookin' in your eye
And as I glanced away
And saw the case
I felt the tears
Come rollin' down my face

Looking through the window
I heard the whistle blow
I needed no remindin'
It was time for you to go
But standin' there beside
The railway track
I told myself that you'd be comin' back

My haunted memory
Serves me very well
No need to spell it out
As if you couldn't tell
Our bried encounter
Was a moment to retain
Too good a memory
Should never live again

So near, but so far away
Start your journey today

Take a ticket for a fast train
Meet me down the line
Take a ticket for a fast train
Don't waste any time

I've waited patiently
To see you once again
Each letter that I write
The message is the same

So near, but so far away
Leave now, please don't delay

Take a ticket for a fast train
Meet me down the line
Take a ticket for a fast train
And don't waste any time

Take a ticket for a fast train
Meet me down the line
Take a ticket for a fast train
Don't waste any time
Take a ticket for a fast train
Don't waste any time
Take a ticket for a fast train
Meet me down the line