THE RAILROADER

(trad. Ozarks, collected from May Kennedy McCord)

I would not marry a farmer,
He's always in the dirt,
But I would marry an engineer
Who wears a striped shirt,

	A railroader, a railroader, 
	A railroader for me,
	If ever I marry in all my life,
	A railroader's bride I'll be.

I would not marry a blacksmith,
He's always in the black,
But I would marry an engineer
Who pulls the throttle back!

	A railroader ...

I've roamed this wide world over
Some pleasures for to see,
I fell in love with a railroad man
An' he fell in love with me.

	A railroader ...

I would not marry a sheriff,
For he is sure to die,
But I would marry a railroader
Who has them pretty blue eyes.

	A railroader ...

I would not marry a preacher,
He preaches too much hell,
But I would marry an engineer
Who rings the engine bell.

	A railroader ...

I would not marry a gambler,
He's always drinkin' wine,
But I would marry the railroader
Who runs the forty-nine.

	A railroader ...

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