Bought a ticket in a transit station 

Headed southbound for home 

To take a look at my dear Mom and Papa 

Show them their simple son 

Take a listen... 

Didn't know what I was headed back home for 

All I knew it was time 

When the train it pulled into the station 

Far from a maddening crowd 

Station master took out his gold locket 

Just to check his time 

People pushing to pick up their baggage 

To take another line 



Just take a train now 

Be on time if you want to stay 

You've got to take a train now, Mama 

You know it's the only way 



So now, if you get to wanna see your home, now 

Just you get down on your knees 

Listen to the birds that do surround you 

Singing their sweet harmony 

Buy your ticket from a Station Master 

One-way ticket for home 

Get along and kiss your troubles good-bye, now 

It's time to get on board 



Just take a train now 

Be on time if you want to stay 

You've got to take a train now, Mama 

You know it's the only way