take a train

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bought a ticket in a transit station, headed southbound for home, to take a look at my dear mom and papa, show them their simple son, take a listen. didn't know what i was headed back home for, all i knew it was time, when the train it pulled into the station, far from a maddening crowd, station master took out his gold locket, just to check his time, people pushing to pick up their baggage, to take another line, just take a train now, be on time if you want to stay, you've got to take a train now, mama, you know it's the only way, so now, if you get to wanna see your home, now, just you get down on your knees, listen to the birds that do surround you, singing their sweet harmony, buy your ticket from a station master, one-way ticket for home, get along and kiss your troubles good-bye, now, it's time to get on board, just take a train now, be on time if you want to stay, you've got to take a train now, mama, you know it's the only way