Everly Brothers - Lightning Express

chords used :
C : x32010
F : 133211
D7 : xx0212
G7 : 320001

C
the lightning express from the depot so grand
F C
had started out on its way

all of the passengers that were on board
D7 G7
seemed to be happy and gay

C
but one little boy who sat by himself
F C
was reading a letter he had
F C
you could plainly tell by the look on his face
D7 G7 C
that the contents of it made him sad

the stern old conductor then started his round
F C
taking tickets from everyone there

and finally reaching the sad little boy
D7 G7
he gruffly demanded his fare

C
i have no ticket the boy then replied
F C
but i’ll pay you back someday
F C
then i’ll put you off at the next stop we make
D7 G7 C
but he stopped when he heard the boy say

please mr . conductor
F C
don’t put me off of this train

the best friend i have in this world sir
D7 G7
is waiting for me in pain

C
expecting to die any moment sir
F C
and may not live through the day
F C
i wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye
D7 G7 C
before god takes her away

a girl sitting near was heard to exclaim
F C
if you put him off it’s a shame

taking his hand a collection she made
D7 G7
the boy’s way was paid on the train

C
i’m obliged to you miss for your kindness to me
F C
you’re welcome she said never fear
F C
each time the conductor would pass through the car
D7 G7 C
the boy’s words would ring in his ear

please mr . conductor
F C
don’t put me off of this train

the best friend i have in this world sir
D7 G7
is waiting for me in pain

C
expecting to die any moment sir
F C
and may not live through the day
F C
i wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye
D7 G7 C
before god takes her away