Steel Rails, chasin' sunshine 'round the bend Windin' through the trees like a ribbon in the wind I don't mind, not knowin' what lies down the tracks 'Cause I'm lookin' out ahead To keep my mind from turin' back It's not the first time I've found myself alone at dawn If I'd really had you once Then I'd have you when I'm gone Whistle blowin' , blowin' lonesome in my mind Calling me along that never ending meadow vine Steel Rails, chasin' sunshine 'round the bend Windin' through the trees like a ribbon in the wind I don't mind, not knowin' what lies down the tracks 'Cause I'm lookin' out ahead To keep my mind from turin' back The sun is shinin' through the open boxcar door Lining my mind with the things I've known before I've lost count of the hours, days and time Just the rhythm of the rails keeps emotion in my mind Steel Rails, chasin' sunshine 'round the bend Windin' through the trees like a ribbon in the wind I don't mind, not knowin' what lies down the tracks 'Cause I'm lookin' out ahead To keep my mind from turin' back 'Cause I'm lookin' out ahead To keep my mind from turin' back