My mother used to sing me a song when I was a child, 50 years ago. The song was about a little boy traveling on a train to visit his mother but doesn't have the fare. A couple of lines are, "Please, Mr Conductor, don't put me off the train. The dearest friend I have in the world is waiting for me in vain. She is apt to die any moment and may not live through the day. " Well , that's it.
As a child I might have gotten a couple of words wrong and it may have been a young man not a child. Please help me to remember this song. My mother died and as always there are questions we would like answers to. I hope you can help me with this one. It means a lot to me. Thanks. GailDarlene
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It's called "The Lightning Express" by The Everly Brothers. My mom used to sing that to me also when I was little. Now I sing it to my baby. I'm sorry to hear about your mom. My mom also passed two years ago. She loved this song, so I asked everyone to sing it at her burial. I always get choked up when I hear it.
The lightning express from the depot so grand Had started out on its way All of the passengers that gathered on board Seemed to be happy and gay But one little boy who sat by himself Was reading a letter he had You could plainly tell by the look on his face That the contents of it made him sad
The stern old conductor then started his round collecting tickets from everyone there And finally reaching the side of the boy He gruffly demanded his fare "I have no ticket" the boy then replied "But I'll pay you back someday" "Then I'll put you off at the next stop we make" But he stopped when he heard the boy say
"Please Mr. Conductor Don't put me off of this train The best friend I have in this world sir Is waiting for me in pain Expecting to die any moment sir And may not live through the day I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye Before God takes her away"
A girl sitting near was heard to exclaim "If you put him off, it's a shame" Taking his hand, a collection she made The boy's way was paid on the train "I'm obliged to you miss for your kindness to me" "You're welcome," she said, never fear Each time the conductor would pass through the car The boy's words would ring in his ear
"Please Mr. Conductor Don't put me off of this train The best friend I have in this world sir Is waiting for me in pain Expecting to die any moment sir And may not live through the day I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye Before God takes her away"
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