If I ever get lucky, Momma. Win my train fare home. If I ever get lucky, babe. Win my train fare home. I'm goin' back to the border. Where I'm better known.
Walk around my life. Keep your money in your hand. Look out where you're heading mama. Don't go running blind. . Shine lights and strut it out. Keep your ear right to the ground.
And he's bringing us peace and new honor. In the land of the lost and found.. He's just another highwayman but the promise in his hand. Is wrapped up in red white and blue..
Last time I saw her, she was running. Laughing, swirling high above the ground. People stop and check and watch her coming. Crazy little mama going 'round and 'round.
Feelin' funny in my mind, Lord. I believe I'm fixin' to die. Oh, funny in my mind, Lord. I believe I'm fixin' to. I don't mind dyin'. But I sure hate to leave my children cryin'.
The preacher bowed and turned to go. He threw some dirt into a hole. He wasn't needed anymore, oh. . He shrugged and cast away the cold. He rearranged his preachers clothes.