Intro:
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The lightning express from the depot so grand
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Had started out on its way

All of the passengers that were on board
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Seemed to be happy and gay

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But one little boy who sat by himself
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Was reading a letter he had
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You could plainly tell by the look on his face
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That the contents of it made him sad

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The stern old conductor then started his round
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Taking tickets from everyone there

And finally reaching the side of the boy
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He gruffly demanded his fare

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"I have no ticket" the boy then replied
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"But I'll pay you back someday"
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"Then I'll put you off at the next stop we make"
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But he stopped when he heard the boy say

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"Please Mr. Conductor
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Don't put me off of this train

The best friend I have in this world sir
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Is waiting for me in pain

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Expecting to die any moment sir
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And may not live through the day
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I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye
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Before God takes her away."

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A girl sitting near was heard to exclaim
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"If you put him off, it's a shame."

Taking his hand, a collection she made
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The boy's way was paid on the train

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"I'm obliged to you miss for your kindness to me."
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"You're welcome," she said, "never fear."
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Each time the conductor would pass through the car
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The boy's words would ring in his ear

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"Please Mr. Conductor
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Don't put me off of this train

The best friend I have in this world sir
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Is waiting for me in pain

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Expecting to die any moment sir
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And may not live through the day
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I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye
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Before God takes her away."

Outro:
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"I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye
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Before God takes her away."