Lightning Express

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The lightning express from the depot
 so grand
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Had started out on its way

All of the passengers that were on 
board
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Seemed to be happy and gay

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But one little boy who sat by 
himself
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Was reading a letter he had
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You could plainly tell by the look 
on his face
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That the contents of it made him sad


The stern old conductor then started
 his round
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Taking tickets from everyone there

And finally reaching the sad little 
boy
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He gruffly demanded his fare

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I have no ticket the boy then 
replied
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But I'll pay you back someday
Continues after the ad
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Then I'll put you off at the next 
stop we make
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But he stopped when he heard the 
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boy say


Please Mr. Conductor
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Don't put me off of this train

The best friend I have in this world
 sir
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Is waiting for me in pain

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Expecting to die any moment sir
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And may not live through the day
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I wanna reach home and kiss mother 
goodbye
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Before God takes her away


A girl sitting near was heard to 
exclaim
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If you put him off it's a shame

Taking his hand a collection she 
made
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The boy's way was paid on the train

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I'm obliged to you miss for your 
kindness to me
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You're welcome she said never fear
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Each time the conductor would pass 
through the car
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The boy's words would ring in his 
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ear


Please Mr. Conductor
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Don't put me off of this train

The best friend I have in this world
 sir
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Is waiting for me in pain

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Expecting to die any moment sir
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And may not live through the day
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I wanna reach home and kiss mother 
goodbye
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Before God takes her away