Time For Travelin' Lyrics - Ely Joe

(Joe Ely) 

I came into Atlanta 

Dreamin' of Lorraine 

Came so tired of ridin' 

Cross the Savanna Plain 

Still feel the wheels a-rollin' 

Feel them just the same 

Steel wheels still a-rollin' 

On a long night train. 

She met me at the station 

Took me to her room 

Was a time of meeting 

Was a risin' moon. 

Angels set the table 

With candles and beer. 

Heard that midnight train moan 

Miles away from here. 

Instrumental Chorus 

Lay me down a pallet, 

Lay it soft and low. 

Lorraine lay beside me, 

Sad I had to go. 

Gypsy boy I traveled with 

Played his old guitar. 

We watched that candle flicker 

Like some low morning star 

But the time to part must always come 

Time the bells must ring. 

Time for lovers to say goodnight 

I'll see you in my dreams. 

Time to part must always come 

Time when trade-winds sing. 

Time to hit the road again 

Time for travelin'.