Railroad Song
Lynyrd Skynyrd · Ultimate Collection [2006]
I jumped off a boxcar down around Tennessee
I was cold tired and dirty hungry as I could be
But I had my guitar and a hundred railroad songs
So I asked the policeman
Can I stay here long
He said Mr. Hobo you got to go now
We don't want you around
See I'm trying to build a respectable town
And we don't need a hobo like you around
So I left that town, Lord with my guitar in my hand
Still cold and tired, kinda mad at the man
But this life that I chose to live, sometime's strange
See I'm trying to learn about the old music from ridin' the train
I'm a hobo I know, but thta's the price I pay
Guess I'll write me another song while I'm on my way
Catch me another train and this is what I'll say
Mr Choo-choo train take me away
I'm goin' to ride this train Lord until I find out
What Jimmie Rogers and the Hag was all about
See I play this rock n roll and I think that's fine
But I wnta to go back a little further in time
I'm a hobo I know but that's the price I pay
Guess I'll write me another song while I'm on my way
Catch me another train and this is what I'll say
Mr Choo-choo train take me away
Railroad Song
Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Railroad Song" captures the band's signature Southern rock sound, blending driving rhythms with melodic storytelling. Recorded during a period of continued relevance for the group, the track reflects their enduring ability to craft anthems rooted in American life and travel. The song showcases the tight interplay between the band's guitarists and their distinctive vocal harmonies, hallmarks of their extensive discography. While often associated with their classic era, this recording demonstrates the group's capacity to maintain their energetic style across different phases of their career. It stands as a testament to their influence on rock music, offering listeners a dynamic performance that emphasizes their commitment to the genre's core values.