Southern Pacific (Live)
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Southern Pacific (Live) Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Down the mountainside to the coastline
Past the angry tide the mighty diesel whines
And the tunnel comes and the tunnel goes
Round another bend the giant drivers roll
[Chorus]
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails through the moonlight
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails, on your silver rails
[Guitar Solos]
[Verse 2]
I rode the Highball, I fired the Daylight
When I turned sixty-five, I couldn't see right
So it was Mr. Jones, "We've got to let you go
That's company policy, your gonna get a pension though"
[Chorus]
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails through the day
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails, on your silver rails
Down the mountainside to the coastline
Past the angry tide the mighty diesel whines
And the tunnel comes and the tunnel goes
Round another bend the giant drivers roll
[Chorus]
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails through the moonlight
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails, on your silver rails
[Guitar Solos]
[Verse 2]
I rode the Highball, I fired the Daylight
When I turned sixty-five, I couldn't see right
So it was Mr. Jones, "We've got to let you go
That's company policy, your gonna get a pension though"
[Chorus]
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails through the day
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails, on your silver rails
[Banjo Solo]
[Verse 3]
I ain't no brake man, ain't no conductor
But I would be though, if I was younger
I've got my gold watch, I've put in my time
Now I'm left to roll down the long decline
[Chorus]
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails, on your silver rails
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails through the moonlight
[Outro]
Southern Pacific number 9-4-5
Arriving, track number seven
Get your baggage ready
All aboard!
[Verse 3]
I ain't no brake man, ain't no conductor
But I would be though, if I was younger
I've got my gold watch, I've put in my time
Now I'm left to roll down the long decline
[Chorus]
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails, on your silver rails
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails through the moonlight
[Outro]
Southern Pacific number 9-4-5
Arriving, track number seven
Get your baggage ready
All aboard!
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- 10.Southern Pacific (Live)
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Guitar, Vocals
Pedal Steel Guitar
Banjo, Vocals
Fiddle
Piano
Bass
Drums
Recorded At
Minnesota State Fair - St. Paul, MN (Sept 1, 1985)
Release Date
June 14, 2011
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