Little black train goin' down the track,
took my baby away.
If she ever come back
be a brand new day.
Sittin' out here in the midnight cold,
waitin' for the morning sun.
I don't wanna be old, Lord,
I just wanna die young.
Lookin' out my back door
I wonder which place to go.
Get my ticket on the Rock Island Line,
the Rock Island Line is a mighty fine road to ride.
Lookin' out my back door baby,
I'm wonderin' which place to go.
Get my ticket on the Rock Island Line,
I know the Rock Island Line is a mighty fine road to ride.
Little black train goin' down the track,
took my baby and gone.
If she ever come back to me
I'm gonna sing her this song.