[Verse 1]
Standin' at the station when the train come by
Deep down in my heart, baby, feel the achin' pain
How long, oh baby how long?
Baby how long, baby how long
Has that evenin' train been gone
How long, oh baby how long?

[Verse 2]
If I could holler like a mountain jack
I'd go up on the mountain, call my baby back
How long, oh baby how long?

[Verse 3]
I could see the green grass
Growin' up on the hill
But you can't see a green-black drawin' on a
On a dollar bill
Baby, how long?
Baby how long?

[Verse 4]
How long, baby how long
Has that evenin' train been gone?
Baby how long, oh baby how long?
Oh baby how long?
Oh baby how long?