The Train To Morrow
Sesame Street · Other Songs - Sesame Street
I started on a journey just about a year ago,
To a little town called "Morrow" in the state of Ohio
I'd never been much of a traveller and I really didn't know,
That Morrow was the hardest place I'd ever try to go.
So I went down to the station for my ticket and applied
For tips regarding Morrow not expecting to be guide
Said I, "My friend, I'd like to go to Morrow and return,
No later than tomorrow for I haven't time to burn."
Said he to me,
CLERK:
Now let me see if I have heard you right
You'd like to go to Morrow and return tomorrow night
You should have gone to Morrow yesterday and back today,
For the train that goes to Morrow is a mile upon its way
If you had gone to Morrow yesterday now don't you see,
You could have gone to Morrow and returned today at 3
For the train today to Morrow if the schedule is right,
Today it gets to Morrow and returns tomorrow night.
TRAVELLER:
Said I, "I'd like to go to Morrow so can I go today,
And get to Morrow by tonight if there is no delay?"
CLERK:
"Well, well," I said to him, and I've got no more to say,
"Can you get anywhere tomorrow and get back again today?"
TRAVELLER:
Said I, "I guess you know it all, but kindly let me say,
How can I get to Morrow if I leave this town today?"
Said he,
CLERK:
You can not go to Morrow anymore today,
For the train that goes to Morrow is a mile upon its way.
TRAVELLER:
I was so disappointed, I was mad enough to swear
The train had gone to Morrow and it left me standing there
The man was right in telling me,
CLERK:
You are a howling jay
You cannot go to Morrow...
TRAVELLER:
Well I guess in town I'll stay.
FIDDLER (Frank Oz):
I don't get it.
COOL TRIVIA: The song was on one of the best episodes
of The Muppet Show, with Rita Moreno as the guest star,
and she did a great rendition of Fever with Animal.
In fact, her appearance won her an Emmy,
making her the only performer in history to have won
a Tony, a Grammy, an Emmy, and an Oscar.
The Train To Morrow
Performed by Sesame Street, this recording serves as a gentle musical interlude within the show's long-running educational television series. The song features the distinctive vocal style of the Muppet cast, utilizing simple melodies and repetitive structures designed to engage young audiences while reinforcing concepts of time and daily routines. As part of the show's extensive catalog of original compositions, the track exemplifies the program's commitment to combining entertainment with early learning through accessible instrumentation and friendly character voices. Released across various compilations and seasons, it remains a staple of the series' musical identity, reflecting the collaborative effort of the writing team and the iconic performers who have defined the show's sound for decades.