[Verse 1]
Down the mountainside to the coastline
Past the angry tide the mighty diesel whines
And the tunnel comes and the tunnel goes
Round another bend the giant drivers roll

[Chorus]
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails through the moonlight
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails, on your silver rails

[Guitar Solos]

[Verse 2]
I rode the Highball, I fired the Daylight
When I turned sixty-five, I couldn't see right
So it was Mr. Jones, "We've got to let you go
That's company policy, your gonna get a pension though"

[Chorus]
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails through the day
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails, on your silver rails
[Banjo Solo]

[Verse 3]
I ain't no brake man, ain't no conductor
But I would be though, if I was younger
I've got my gold watch, I've put in my time
Now I'm left to roll down the long decline

[Chorus]
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails, on your silver rails
Roll on, Southern Pacific
On your silver rails through the moonlight

[Outro]
Southern Pacific number 9-4-5
Arriving, track number seven
Get your baggage ready
All aboard!