[Verse 1]
I been here a month or more
Stuck in this old city
People have to call it home
They're the ones I pity
Lord, I'm homesick
The blues are the only songs I ever seem to pick
I get out and walk the street 'til I get blisters on my feet
I'm southbound
Walk it

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Verse 2]
I'm all right 'til late at night
I'm sitting by my window
I count sheep, but I can't sleep
But listen to that whistle blow
I begin to pine
When I hear that big ol' engine rolling down the line
I'm gonna back and spend some time
Where a friend's a friend when you ain't got a dime
I'm southbound
You think about it

[Instrumental Interlude]
[Verse 3]
I'm southbound, she's burning the ground
And I don't mean maybe
Sure am glad I caught this train
Wanna see my baby
Lord, I'm lonesome
Long to see them hills that I come from
Listen to the engine rattling, Lord
Taking me back home once more
I'm southbound
Ride it on down now