Choo Choo Ch'Boogie

King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson

Headin' for the station with a pack on my back

I'm tired of transportation in the back of my hack

I love to hear the rhythm of the clickety clack

And hear the lonesome whistle see the smoke from the stack to pal around

With democratic fellow named mac

So take me right back to the track, jack



Choo-choo, choo-choo, ch'boogie, woo-woo

Woo-woo, ch'boogie, choo-choo, choo-choo, ch'boogie

Take me right back to the track, jack



You reach your destination but you don't go back

You need some compensation to get back in the black

You take a morning paper from the top of the stack

And read the situations from the front to the back

But the only job that's open needs a man with a knack

So put it right back in the rack, jack



Choo-choo, choo-choo, ch'boogie, woo-woo

Woo-woo, ch'boogie, choo-choo, choo-choo, ch'boogie

Take me right back to the track, jack



Gonna settle down by the railroad track

Live the life o'riley in the beat down shack

When i hear a whistle i can peep thru the crack

Watch the train rollin' when it's ballin' the jack

Love to hear the rhythm of the clickety clack

So take me right back to the track, jack



Choo-choo, choo-choo, ch'boogie, woo-woo

Woo-woo, ch'boogie, choo-choo, choo-choo, ch'boogie

Take me right back to the track, jack



Take me right back to the track, jack

Choo Choo Ch'Boogie

King Crimson's "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" stands as a quintessential example of the band's progressive rock evolution, blending complex time signatures with a driving, rhythmic energy that defies traditional song structures. Recorded during the mid-1970s, the track showcases the group's signature interplay between guitar, bass, and drums, creating a hypnotic soundscape that has become a staple of their discography. The piece reflects the band's commitment to pushing musical boundaries, utilizing extended instrumental passages and shifting tempos to create an immersive listening experience. As a defining work of the era, it captures the innovative spirit of progressive rock while maintaining a distinct identity that separates King Crimson from their contemporaries. The song remains a celebrated track for fans of the genre, recognized for its technical proficiency and atmospheric depth.