[Verse 1]
I'm calling from the station
And I haven't got much time to let you know
Got a ticket for Missouri
And there's things I need to say before I go
If I could, I'd have you meet me but I don't see how I can
I don't have enough to pay your fare
There's a factory in Columbus hiring now, I understand
And they're looking for an able-bodied man

[Verse 2]
You should receive some money
In a letter that I mailed two days ago
But when I wrote the letter
Saying you could come to me, I didn't know
And I was goin' to lose my job in such a little while
So now we're gonna have to change our plans
They may not hire me in Columbus, but I'm pretty sure they will
'Cause they're looking for an able-bodied man

[Verse 3]
If I'd've more education
I'd've made a better life for me and you
But just simple manual labor
Is the only kind of work that I can do
The bus is loadin' for Missouri, so I guess I'd better go
I'll call you just as soon as I can
I'll be sending you a ticket, 'cause I think I'll get the job
If they're looking for an able-bodied man
[Outro]
And remember I'm your able-bodied man