Lightning Express Lyrics - Unknown

1 The lightning express from the depot so grand

2 Had started out on its way

3 All of the passengers that were on board

4 Seemed to be happy and gay

5 But one little boy who sat by himself

6 Was reading a letter he had

7 You could plainly tell by the look on his face

8 That the contents of it made him sad

9 The stern old conductor then started his round

10 Taking tickets from everyone there

11 And finally reaching the side of the boy

12 He gruffly demanded his fare

13 "I have no ticket" the boy then replied

14 "But I'll pay you back someday"

15 "Then I'll put you off at the next stop we make"

16 But he stopped when he heard the boy say

17 "Please Mr. Conductor

18 Don't put me off of this train

19 The best friend I have in this world sir

20 Is waiting for me in pain

21 Expecting to die any moment sir

22 And may not live through the day

23 I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye

24 Before God takes her away."

25 A girl sitting near was heard to exclaim

26 "If you put him off, it's a shame."

27 Taking his hand, a collection she made

28 The boy's way was paid on the train

29 "I'm obliged to you miss for your kindness to me."

30 "You're welcome," she said, never fear

31 Each time the conductor would pass through the car

32 The boy's words would ring in his ear

33 "Please Mr. Conductor

34 Don't put me off of this train

35 The best friend I have in this world sir

36 Is waiting for me in pain

37 Expecting to die any moment sir

38 And may not live through the day

39 I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye

40 Before God takes her away."