With a Memory Like Mine

I can see that train a comin'
Watch that big light shine its way
Hear that whistle softly blowin'
Lord, it's been an awful day

I watched him leave that Friday morning
It was in the month of May
I told my son to be a good soldier
And return again someday

He was returned one year later
I'll not forget that day
A baggage car is where he traveled
And a casket where he lay

Trainman, keep your whistle blowin'
Make it moan, make it whine
You make a man feel mighty lonesome
With a memory like mine

In a little country graveyard
On a dark and dreary day
They put a flag upon the casket
And the casket in the grave

I could not stand it any longer
I knew not how to pray
I cried, "Oh Lord, ain't you leavin'?
Down below beneath the clay"

Trainman, keep your whistle blowin'
Make it moan, make it whine
You make a man feel mighty lonesome
With a memory like mine

I can see him as a baby
I can hear him call my name
I can feel him under fire
See him risin' from the flames

Lord, if I could, I'd trade places
I'd gladly give my all
And wrap that flag around me like a blanket
Listen for the clouds to fall

Trainman, keep your whistle blowin'
Make it moan, make it whine
You make a man feel mighty lonesome
With a memory like mine
Trainman, keep your whistle blowin'
Make it moan, make it whine
You make a man feel mighty lonesome
With a memory like mine