Go to sleep you weary hobo 
Let the towns drift slowly by 
Can't you hear the steel rail humming 
That's a hobo's lullaby 

Do not think about tomorrow 
Let tomorrow come and go 
Tonight you're in a nice warm boxcar 
Safe from all the wind and snow 

I know the police cause you trouble 
They cause trouble everywhere 
But when you die and go to heaven 
You won't find no policemen there 

I know your clothes are torn and ragged 
And your hair is turning grey 
Lift your head and smile at trouble 
You'll find happiness some day 

So go to sleep you weary hobo 
Let the towns drift slowly by 
Don't you feel the steel rail humming 
That's a hobo's lullaby