I wonder why that old southbound train don't run
Yes, I wonder why that old southbound train don't run
Well, you know you don't need no tellin'
Little girl, you know just what you done

I am a hard-workin' man, catch the devil everywhere I go
You know I work so hard, but I catch the devil everywhere I go
Well, you know when I get back down in the Lowland
Well yes, I won't have to work no more

(Lay it on me like rocks on 61, baby!)

I got my ticket right here in my hand
I got my ticket, I'm holdin' the ticket right here in my hand
Well yes, I got a good woman, boys
But the little girl just don't understand

I'm on my way to the Lowlands, Conductor, can I ride?
I'm on my way to the Lowlands, please Conductor, let the poor boy ride
I'm gonna keep on travelin' until I make myself satisfied