Evening Train, The

Key of C · Chords: I IV V

Verse 1

  C                         F
I heard the laughter at the depot
             G             C
But my tears fell like the rain
                          F
When I saw them place the casket
                        G           C
In the baggage coach of the evening train

Verse 2

The baby’s eyes were red from weepin
His little heart is filled with pain
Oh dad he cried they’re takin mama
Away from us on the evening train

Verse 3

I turned to walk away from the depot
It seems I heard here call my name
Take care of baby and tell him daring
That I’m goin home on the evening train

Verse 4

I pray that god will give me courage
To carry on til we meet again
It’s hard to know she’s gone forever
They’re carryin her home on the evening train

Verse 5

  C                         F
I heard the laughter at the depot
             G             C
But my tears fell like the rain
                          F
When I saw them place the casket
                        G           C
In the baggage coach of the evening train