She was rollin' big and black
You shouda heard that whistle blow
Well, I believe I'll take a ride
Trainman get me satisfied
Here come the train of glory
It's comin' right on time
Pick up my friends along the line
Well, I'm layin' at the other end
I got my suitcase under my head
I take my friends a message
Tell 'em I need some money
So I can buy a drink or two
And ask them nice if they'll
Here come the train of glory
It's comin' right on time
Pick up my friends along the line
I'm a gonna ask you once again
Well, didn't you leave Ohio with
Your friends were on board
West Virginia was all they could afford
Here come the train of glory
It's comin' right on time
Pick up my friends along the line