[Verse 1]
I felt a rumble in my heart, over the mountains
As the engine ate the spark, spitting out the miles
Times when I tried to jump the track
Weight of the world upon my back
Still after all is said and done

[Chorus]
This train still runs
It doesn't matter where it's gone
This train still runs
And though the baggage weighs a ton
We carry on
Nothing is forever young
And I'm not done—this train still runs

[Verse 2]
I had a friend I left behind, back at the station
We used to burn the power lines, racing with the wind
But time has the manners of a thief
Young love turns bittersweet
Still we keep the lantern hung

[Chorus]
This train still runs
It doesn't matter where it's gone
This train still runs
And though the baggage weighs a ton
We carry on
No one is forever young
And we're not done—this train still runs
[Bridge]
I got a ticket in my pocket and I'm ready to ride
I got a motor rolling over to an easy glide
I'm gonna travel on the gravel to the other side
Sure as a baby loves the teat
Sure as a high heel on concrete
Sure as the songs I've left unsung

[Chorus]
This train will run
It doesn't matter where it's gone
This train will run
And it will carry on
No one is forever young
I'm not done—this train still runs