Snider, Todd - Play A Train Song Lyrics
A smokin' long black Cadillac
The engine's winding down
He'd park it up on the sidewalk
Like he owned the whole damn town
I'd hear him talkin' to some chick
Through a thicker haze of
Southern Comfort and coke
"Say girl, you're hotter than the hinges
Hanging off the gates of hell
Don't be afraid to turn to me, babe
If-a he don't treat you well"
And by "he," he meant me
So I laughed and I shook his hand
He laughed a little bit louder as he'd
Play a train song, pour me one more round
Make 'em leave my boots on when they lay me into the ground
I am a runaway locomotive, out of my one track mind
And I'm a-lookin' for any kinda trouble that I can find
I got this old black leather jacket
I got this pack of Marlboro Reds
I got this stash here in my pocket
I got these thoughts in my own head
The right to run until I've gotta walk
Or until I've got to crawl
This moment that I'm in right now
And nothing else at all
Play a train song, pour me one more round
Make 'em leave my boots on when they lay me into the ground
I am a runaway locomotive, out of my one track mind
In the television, blizzard lights
We looked around his place
We found him cold there on the sofa
A little smile across his face
And though I tried with all of my sadness
Somehow I just-a could not weep
For a man who looked to me like he
Died laughin' in his sleep
Singin' a train song, drinkin' a-one last round
We made 'em leave his boots on on the day they laid him down
He was a runaway locomotive, out of his one track mind
Play a train song
Play a train song
Play a train song
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Snider, Todd Play A Train Song Comments
Amazing song and particular voice
Todd has some great songs but this is his masterpiece in my opinion. Great tribute to his friend. I get a lot of joy from his stories and humor. His playing is great too. Under rated as a guitar player.
pictures from the dark side...like kurt, but more connected
Never thought I'd find anyone this good again I lesten to John Prine and Todd Snider all the time
My husband showed me both of them and I love them so much. His and my wedding song was inspite of our selves
I love you todd
I just started listening to him I now think he is one of the greatest
Larry Kuhn I agree
Awsome!!!!
Todd Snider, Lost Dog Street Band & Sturgill Simpson are thee BEST out right now.
Take my word for it, I'm a complete stranger on YouTube.
Fantastic!
This song always pulls a tear from eye!
The beginning of the song sounds like he is just talking, and no I'm not talking about the beginning I'm not an idiot.
this songs just so damn good, had to do a version myself ;), check it let me know what ya think, tried to go for a train sound in the strumming pattern, does it work ?
neo anderson n
just read todd's book (recommended, btw), I remember skip when he ran sound at the radio cafe. and yes, he did always heckle us all to "play a train song".
What's the name of the book?
I was there!!
Best song ever. Not just the best TS song ever, but the best song ever.
no argument. its a
top ten for me
Train Song, Clay Pigeons, Pancho & Lefty
While it is a great song there are a few things he forgot to mention less it be perfect......namely Mama, Trucks, Prison, and Getting Drunk.
@Chris Skinner I think getting drunk is in there.
hedberg funny with a keen song. come back to the bible belt.....i know its a hard favor to ask
That hat is so money, you guys. Bet the babes go crazy trying to show their chest beefers to this guy. So on point.
Dave Warren hardly something Todd would endorse...he's way too evolved...and that's what's sexy about him.
Thumbs up for WLZN!
Turn his mic up idiot! Great song.
@RJSalvage mine too
You tube sucks ass....Todd snider does not...tired of vevo and their weird letters from too many comments...we make you, you dont make us.....Todd rocks ...YT and vevo needs to part company...when are you comin' to dayton Oh. Todd ? seen ya in 2003....great....you remind me of John Prine.....
he is kurt cobain alive from dead,hhahaha
This song is an official Rock Church selection. Check out our profile for more... and rock bless you.
@DWDRAFT1 did u get to meet him
wonderful production on this!
I had the pleasure of seeing this great singer songwriter at least 4 times. This is a great song, just one of many. Great video.