intro :

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C F
i heard the laughter at the de – pot ,
G C
but my tears fell like the rain
F
when i saw them place that long , white cas – ket
C F C
in the baggage coach of the evening train .

F
the baby’s eyes are red from weepin’
G C
it’s little heart is filled with pain .
F
“oh , Daddy , ” it cried , “they’re taking ma – ma
C F C
away from us on the evening train . ”

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F
as i turned to walk away from the de – pot ,
G C
it seemed i heard her call my name
F
“take care of my baby and tell him , dar – lin’
C F C
that i’m going home on the evening train .

F
i pray that god will give me cour – age
G C
to carry on till we meet A – gain .
F
it’s hard to know she’s gone for – ever .
C F C
they’re carryin her home on the evening train

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F
i pray that god will give me cour – age
G C
to carry on till we meet A – gain .
F
it’s hard to know she’s gone for – ever .
C F C
they’re carryin her home on the evening train
C F C
they’re carryin her home on the evening train

outro :

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