Ain't Nothing Sweeter (Train Song)

There's men of steel, and there's men of song
He wrote that sweet sad tune, but Johnny Mercer got it wrong
No, that man made of both, well my soul be blessed
I do believe old Tom Frost said it best

It ain't no thrill to drive across some concrete
Bicycle's fine, but you can't sleep in your seat
Conor said he was healed by the road
But the one what saved me was made of steel beams and wood

Sunset Limited, remember what Dylan said
Railroad men got our curious ways
Northeast Regional, sure as the seasons'll
Turn, the burning in my heart stays

Conductor let you come up on the platform
But I had to let you go when he blew that horn
Wish we'd bought another ticket to ride
Cuz you can't steer a train, but you can rock it side to side

Coast Starlight, lounge car barfight
Belligerent off of railroad gin
Texas Eagle, it ain't illegal
To miss you like I do, but it might be a sin

Pull out tonight with a chug and a screech
Wake up tomorrow, I'll be within your reach
Baby, don't feel sad when you stare down that track
Same rails took me away from you, they gonna bring me right back