Story Behind the Song
This song was written to express the heartbreak of lost love, closure, and the ability to move on. This blues tune will uplift the spirit and brings new hope for future romance.
Lyrics
I Used To Ride That Train
words and music by Michael "Hawkeye" Herman
©1997 Michael A. Herman / Topaz Music · Oakland, CA
I used to ride that train, but I sure don't ride no more.
I used to ride that train, but I sure don't ride no more.
I thought she loved me 'til she walked right out that door.
I didn't see no train, but I heard its whistle moan.
I didn't see no train, but I heard its whistle moan.
She said, "Daddy, I'm leaving," and it chilled me to the bone.
She got my money, my house, my charge card, and my car.
She got my money, my house, my charge card, and my car.
All she left me with was these blues and my guitar.
I'm gonna play these blues 'til I get some peace of mind.
I'm gonna sing my blues 'til I get some peace of mind.
I'm gonna find me a woman who'll treat me nice and kind.
I used to ride that train, but now it's just a memory.
I used to ride that train, but now it's just a memory.
Ya know, I got a brand new woman, and she's sweet as she can be.
I used to ride that train, I used to ride that train,
I used to ride that train, I used to ride that train,
I used to ride that train, but I sure don't ride no more.
I used to ride that train, I used to ride that train,
I used to ride that train, I used to ride that train,
I used to ride that train, but I sure don't ride no more.
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