Train Songs

Nobody writes train songs anymore
No one sings about them like they did before
Sometimes I get lonely when I hear that engine roar
Nobody writes train songs any more
Those old train songs always take me back
Stonewall sang about the smoke along the track
Folsom prison from the man in black
Those old train songs always take me back
Steel rails had a rhythm all their own
I loved to hear that lonesome whistle moan
Ride to where the wind had never blown
Steel rails had a rhythm all their own
Now and then I hear that freight train call my name
If I went, I’d only have myself to blame
There’s a wild streak I’ve never learned to tame
Now and then I hear that freight train call my name
Have you ever dreamed of hopping on a train
On the roof you can hear the pounding of the rain
It has a soothing sound that takes away your pain
Have you ever dreamed of hopping on a train
Nobody writes train songs anymore
No one sings about them like they did before
Sometimes I get lonely when I hear that engine roar
Nobody writes train songs anymore.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008


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Date: 1/28/2010 10:26:00 AM
Nothing could be more lonely, or haunting a sound, than that of a train whistle in the dark of night...we have one that echos through the valley most every night, can be heard for miles and miles....and yes, it stirs up a poetic feeling in my mind. Love this poem.
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Date: 9/4/2008 10:04:00 AM
Fabulous Vince - I also hold a love of trains and will be venturing through the Rockies on Sunday on one - there is nothing like the sound of a train whistle at night far far away..
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Date: 8/8/2008 2:54:00 PM
Nothing like the lonesome sound of a train whistle - I love them and will have the chance soon to ride a train for two days - great time for inspiration! Wonderfully written Vince!
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Date: 7/29/2008 11:29:00 PM
Old Stonewall Jackson used to be one of my favorites. I like the old country and the old rock and roll too. Although I don't think it will ever grow old, Ron
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Date: 7/28/2008 8:16:00 AM
really loved this poem of course i love trains i love the sound they make. when i was about 3 or 4 years old my grandma used to lift me up to the window so i could see the train go by, i use to walk the rails, remember doing that? Jimmy Rogers, the one back in the 30's used to sing about trains,and yes stonewall jackson loved him and jonny cash, thank you again, it is nice to see a poet doing poems like i do from the good ole days.
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Date: 7/19/2008 7:55:00 AM
think you should send this lyrics into nashville Vince send it into nashville music productions are send it into paramount group out of nashvill bet it would sound great on a demo my friend and poet who passed away from here name ralph zimmer was one to write about those trains for he used to work on them thanks for sharing dear friend keep on writting enjoyed the read
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Date: 7/19/2008 5:30:00 AM
You are indeed a song writer. Could very well be the last train song ever written. Something a bit lonely and introspective here. Very nicely done - I loved it. Love, Shar
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Date: 7/18/2008 11:08:00 PM
Hello Vince its late and I'm beat as I reached over to shut my computer down I noticed your name and tired or not I had to read it - Very beautiful, very original and quite ironic for it makes itself a lie - you see my friend Vince writes Train songs I happened to have just read one - Stay blessed Vince - Our love and prayers go to you and your family
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