Wreck Of The No.9 Lyrics - Jim Reeves

One dark stormy night not a star was in sight 

The north wind came howlin' down the line 

There stood a brave engineer with his sweetheart so dear 

His orders to pull old No 9 

She kissed him goodbye with a tear in her eye 

But the joy in his heart he couldn't hide 

The whole world seemed bright for she told him that night 

That tomorrow she'd be his blushing bride 

The wheels hummed a song as the train rolled along 

The black smoke came a pouring from the stack 

The headlight agleam seemed to brighten his dream 

Of tomorrow when he'd be coming back 

He sped 'round the hill and his brave heart stood still 

Headlight was shining in his face 

He whispered a prayer as he threw on the air 

For he knew this would be his final race 

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In the wreck he was found lying there on the ground 

He asked them to raise his weary head 

His breath slowly went at this message he sent 

To the maiden who thought she would be wed 

There's a little white home that I built for our own 

Where I dreamed we'd be happy you and I 

But I leave it to you for I know you'll be true 

Till we meet at the golden gate goodbye 

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