Railway Bill - Joan Baez

Well, Railroad Bill, O Railroad Bill,

He never worked and he never will.

I’m gonna ride old Railroad Bill.

Well, O Railroad Bill, he was a mighty mean man,

He shot the midnight lantern out the brakeman’s hand.

I’m gonna ride old Railroad Bill.

Well, I’m goin' up on a mountain', I’m goin' out West,

A .38 Special stickin' out of my vest.

I’m gonna ride old Railroad Bill.

I’ll buy me a pistol just as long as my arm,

Kill everybody ever done me harm.

I’m gonna ride old Railroad Bill.

Well, Railroad Bill, O Railroad Bill,

He never worked, Lord, he never will.

I’m gonna ride old Railroad Bill.

I got a .38 Special on a .45 frame;

How in the world can I miss him when I got dead aim?

I’m gonna ride old Railroad Bill.

Well, Railroad Bill, well, he took my wife,

He said if I didn’t like it he would take my life.

I’m gonna ride old Railroad Bill.

Well, honey, honey, do you think I’m a fool?

I wouldn’t quit you when the weather is cool.

I’m gonna ride old Railroad Bill.