[Verse 1]
Johnny took the 4:05 and he rode it
Rode it down the line
But he did not know that the ghost of Charlie Christian (Yeah)
Was riding too (Riding too)
But that's when he got the feeling
Felt his soul and spirit rise
Closed his eyes and saw a vision
And he was sanctified

[Chorus]
He said "I have heard a calling
I can hear a calling alright
Like a priest or a missionary
I am only following"

[Verse 2]
Somebody brushed him on the shoulder
And a chill ran right down his spine
But he did not know that the ghost of Charlie Christian
Was riding too (Riding too)
But that's when he got the feeling
And the music was coming up from the back
Heard the sound of fingers on steel
Like a wheel upon a track
[Chorus]
He said "I have heard a calling
I can hear a calling alright
I have heard it in the night
And I've stood under the light of
The calling
Only following the calling"

[Bridge]
Oh yeah
Charlie Christian said

[Chorus]
Yeah I can hear a calling
I can hear a calling sometimes
I have heard it in the night
And I've stood under the light of
The calling

[Outro]
Following the calling, yeah
Only following the calling