Highwaymen, The - Desperados Waiting For A Train Lyrics






[Kristofferson]
I played the Red River Valley
And he'd sit out in the kitchen and cry
An' run his fingers through 70 years of livin'
An' wonder Lord, as ever, will that drill run dry?
We were friends, me an this old man

[All]
Like desperados waiting for a train
Like desperados waiting for a train

[Jennings]
He's a drifter, and a driller of oil wells
And an old-school man of the world
He'd let me drive his car when he's too drunk to
And he'd wink, and give me money for the girls
And our lives were like some old western movie

[All]
Like desperados waiting for a train
Like desperados waiting for a train

[Nelson]
From the time that I could walk, he'd take me with him
To a bar, called the Green Frog Cafe
And there were old men, with beer-guts and dominoes
Lying about their lives while they play
And I was just a kid, they called his sidekick

[All]
Like desperados waiting for a train
Like desperados waiting for a train

[Cash]
One day I looked up, and he's pushing 80
And there's brown tobacco stains all down his chin
To me he's one of the heroes of this country
So why is he all dressed up like them old men?
Drinkin' beer and playing Moon in 42

[All]
Like desperados waiting for a train
Like desperados waiting for a train

[Nelson]
The day before he died, I went to see him
I was grown, and he was almost gone
[Cash]
So we just closed our eyes and dreamed of supper kitchens
And sang another verse to that old song
[Jennings spoken]
Come on Jack, that son-of-a-gun's a-comin'.

[All]
Like desperados waiting for a train
Like desperados waiting for a train
Like desperados waiting for a train
Like desperados waiting for a train





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  1. N.... W....

    How can you give this a thumbs down?

  2. N.... V....

    4 country music kings! Simply the best

  3. R.... k....

    The four absolute best country musicians ever😭 God bless Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Chris Christopher son, and Willie Nelson! You sang the words of my life!!

  4. A.... S....

    HOW HAVE I NOT SEEN THIS YET

  5. S.... T....

    Well,this was music👍🏻 not like the bullshit they produce today...

  6. F.... M....

    I was lucky enough to see them in Sydney Australia a few moons ago one of my most treasured moments Mum and her lad enjoying their music can still feel the electricity in the air the stomping of the feet and the sheer joy of those four giving it their all bloody brilliant

  7. F.... ....

    So much better than the modern day fake country music

  8. M.... �....

    Turkey 🇹🇷🇹🇷

  9. a.... k....

    T for Texas

  10. J.... ....

    This gives me goose bumps. Thanks for sharing!!

  11. T.... M....

    The Four Horsemen of Country music right here :)

  12. D.... P....

    Hello from Russian federation
    The best guys on the famous world

  13. P.... K....

    if theres a country-heaven,then this song will play there..I hope....

  14. M.... C....

    i saw them live at the taz

  15. J.... G....

    I'm here like those desperados waiting for a train.

  16. C.... G....

    Just watching this boosts your testosterone.

  17. J.... B....

    Die vier besten Musiker 👍👍👍👍

  18. j.... d....

    Billy Ray ain't got shit on Willie

  19. V.... ....

    The Four Horseman of country music but without the Armageddon.

  20. C.... P....

    Total Masterpiece..

  21. V.... N....

    Anyone in 2019?

  22. R.... K....

    One of my all time favorites 😎 Love this style of music and these guys 🙃

  23. R.... B....

    so gross

  24. w.... c....

    ive never seen anything like it...

  25. I.... T....

    Hard to believe right now this point in time is the 1st time I'm hearing this song and it just reminds me so much of my grandfather and I just couldn't help it and just broke out crying.

  26. T.... L....

    Hey Kris, how the heck are ya?

  27. A.... M....

    Holy shit. When you gonna see that kind of talent all in one place ever again? Amazing. I don't even gravitate to country, but I know good music when I hear it.

  28. R.... K....

    AWESOME!!!!

  29. T.... W....

    GREAT GROUP OF SINGERS .TRUE COUNTRY NOT LIKE COUNTRY TODAY RIP JOHNNY & WAYLON

  30. D.... M....

    Love them all but Waylon to me was the coolest country star ever he was just the man.

    D.... M....

    Derrick Murphy, I totally agree with you!!

  31. l.... ....

    This may not be the best song ever written, but I have a hard time finding better songs.

  32. V.... S....

    OUTLAWS

  33. G.... F....

    Gigantic history never to be repeated.

  34. M.... B....

    Sometimes I do not understand the context of the lyrics, but I am sure that it is music for the soul, the Christians would say. Johnny Cash and those guys are another level.

  35. G.... G....

    *country music will survive*
    *4EVER&4ALWAYS*

  36. G.... G....

    *A-M-A-Z-I-N-G* 'N DEATHLESS: FROM OLD SCHOOL WHEN COUNTRY MUSIC WAS REAL 🙏

  37. J.... v....

    those guys did made america great

  38. J.... v....

    gooshbumps dammit wow amazing voices america should open an monument for them wow

  39. S.... L....

    Wish I could see all of them singing together.....but.! Rest In Peace Jonny and Waylon. .

  40. M.... O....

    Waylon Willy and Johnny and I can’t remember the 4th guys name but still can’t have a much better group

    M.... O....

    @Master Omega
    Kris


    Johnny cash
    Waylon Jennings
    Willie nelson
    Kris Kristofferson

  41. m.... t....

    great song!

  42. G.... G....

    *Kristofferson's still the king*

  43. G.... G....

    *sweet memories* 💓 💕💕💕

  44. K.... J....

    hello boys!!

  45. M.... O....

    I love the way it sounds when they all sing at the same time

  46. M.... K....

    Anyone still loves Highwaymen?

    M.... K....

    Me! Rented the whole Nassau Coliseum concert not long ago.

    M.... K....

    Damn right love them

  47. R.... M....

    Ride’em cowboy.

  48. M.... M....

    This song is special. I never tire of hearing these lyrics. Thanks guys always.

  49. M.... M....

    If only I could have a voice like this.

  50. t.... f....

    Cantam muito!

  51. J.... H....

    In the realm of  American popular  music, this is holy. Guy Clark wrote it.

  52. P.... K....

    The sound of Country

  53. A.... B....

    DADDY💔

  54. R.... G....

    Legends!

  55. R.... 7....

    It's sad none of them were allowed to play their own guitar when they all have the talent and ability.

  56. G.... G....

    Country music will survive

  57. E.... C....

    How the hell does this have dislikes

  58. y.... ....

    wow the cold chills from watching this. the harmonies were perfect...just wow

  59. G.... G....

    I love this song 🎸
    sweet memories 💘

  60. N.... A....

    So sad to see these country music legends pass away

  61. D.... O....

    There are legends!!!

  62. N.... M....

    I always knew of them. Now at 35, I'm appreciating it. I'm sorry it took me this long. If nothing else, I'm now a kristofferson fan...it will all live on. It's too good not to be appreciated by anyone who loves well written music with legendary voices.

  63. C.... P....

    I like the Highway Men!!

  64. H.... i....

    I think im the only 13yo girl that hates pop music and this modern day country shit. I honestly love the highwaymen. And im proud of it too. Rip waylon and johnny

  65. G.... H....

    Awesome song by true legends basically four of the greatest singers in country music history

  66. R.... M....

    It's a damn shame none of them could learn the chords to the song. Country greats. Not so great in this video.

  67. n.... ....

    Miss Waylon & Johnny 😥

  68. M.... S....

    This is what you call a SUPERGROUP.

  69. T.... E....

    Masculinity over 9000

  70. k.... ....

    4 gods on stage.. see this kids? This is how music used to be.. love it. The amount of talent on that stage is crazy good..

  71. k.... ....

    The only"boy band" I will listen to

  72. m.... h....

    Oh gosh, this is Heaven.

  73. g.... R....

    anyone know who the guy playing the mandolin is? he's amazing on this song.

    g.... R....

    Hi, that's Robby Turner. GREAT talent, mostly known for the backing musician for Waylon Jennings. Greetings CD

    g.... R....

    Cornelia Denninger, You’re right - it is Robby Turner.

  74. L.... Y....

    I love how Cash, Jennings and Kristofferson are all pretending to play guitar, it's so clearly fake!

    Great song though!

  75. L.... O....

    Four of my heroes of music :) what do people think the songs about? And would people like an acoustic cover? :)

  76. V.... ....

    I now have met God! all of them!

  77. M.... P....

    How could you not like Willie, Waylon, Johnny, and Kris?

  78. K.... ....

    Suggestion: Listen to a Freddy White version. No better, no worst!

  79. D.... C....

    What year was this?

  80. D.... ....

    Thoose men are legends all of them. This modern Country music like Taylor swift does it is no real Country, this is!

  81. M.... C....

    Your wish ....has been answered...

  82. M.... C....

    The train is here...get on board or #walkaway

  83. K.... S....

    what an amazing and emotional song!!! COUNTRY MUSIC! <3

  84. A.... G....

    This song is so underrated

  85. E.... M....

    They’re all great, but Willie’s verse is why this version is unparalleled

    E.... M....

    But Jesus Johnny’s too! They compliment each other so well

    E.... M....

    ...and Waylon's voice is magnificent!!!!!! Together the four of them created the best version of this song, EVER! RIP Guy Clark, Waylon, John R

    E.... M....

    Page Ribe Waylon’s baritone is better than Elvis!

  86. S.... A....

    Heard this as a boy years ago, and still use this. Great song. Young people need a listen.

  87. M.... C....

    The train is here....get on it

  88. B.... I....

    you don't see this any more four men on stage singing about stuff like this

  89. S.... S....

    Totally in love😍

  90. K.... D....

    never be any one better

  91. T.... A....

    I wonder how such an incredible band can only have 3000 subscribers.

  92. S.... L....

    Rest well Frank Habert

  93. M.... S....

    Jimmy buffettq

  94. J.... W....

    REAL REAL MUSIC with MEANING

  95. P.... D....

    IMO, Kris never got the kudos that his partners did. He wrote so many great songs and his original version of most are the BEST.

    P.... D....

    shit the hell total sexy... where the are these guys ? the lyrics are legend, the voices, my GOD! I am done with music, THis has ruined me

    P.... D....

    Great writer, but tbh not the best singer. I saw him last year in Amsterdam.

    P.... D....

    @Jordy Willemse well he is getting old. He's a much better singer here and in almost every video I've ever heard him in than Willie and Willie seems to have gotten way more attention.

  96. J.... H....

    these guys are the reason im learning guitar

  97. d.... ....

    Classic Country at it's best.
    Thanks for the memories

  98. C.... M....

    Shout out to Guy Clark, who’s song this is a cover of

  99. J.... L....

    david allen coe wasnt invited hahaha