Silver Train

The Rolling Stones · The Rolling Stones Box Set [2009]

Rolling Stones - Silver Train



Silver train is a comin'

Think I'm gonna get on now, oh, yeah

Silver train is a comin'

Think I wanna get on now, oh, yeah, oh, yeah

Silver rain is a fallin'

Fallin' up around my house, oh, yeah

Silver rain is a fallin', fallin' up around my house, oh, yeah, oh, yeah

And I did not know her name

And I did not know here name

But I sure love the way that she laughed and took my money

And I did not know here name

And I did not know her name

But I sure loved the way that she laughed and called me Honey

Silver rain is a fallin'

Fallin' up around my house, oh, yeah

Silver belles is a ringin'

Ringin' all around my house, ding, dong, oh, yeah

And I did not know her name

And I did not know here name

But I sure loved the way that she laughed and took my money

And I did not know her name

And I did not know her name

But I sure loved the way that she laughed and called me Honey

I'm going home on a south bound train with a song in my mouth

I'm going home on a south bound train with a song in my mouth

Silver train is a runnin'

Think I'm gonna get on now, oh, yeah

Silver train is a comin'

Think I'm gonna get on now, oh, yeah

And I did not know her name

And I did not know here name

But I sure loved the way that she laughed and took my money

And I did not know her name

And I did not know her name

But I sure loved the way that she laughed and called me Honey

Silver train is a comin'

Think I'm gonna get on now, oh, yeah

Silver train is a comin'

Think I'm gonna get on board, oh, yeah

Silver Train

Released on The Rolling Stones' 2009 box set, 'Silver Train' stands as a poignant example of the band's mid-to-late period songwriting. The track features the group's signature blend of blues-inflected rock and soulful vocals, characteristic of their work during the 1960s and 1970s. With its melancholic melody and driving rhythm, the recording captures the emotional depth often found in their live performances and studio sessions from that era. As part of a comprehensive collection of their discography, the song highlights the band's enduring ability to craft memorable tracks that resonate with audiences across generations, showcasing their mastery of the rock and roll genre.