I've seen that engine comin' Was five years ago She was rollin' big and black You shouda heard that whistle blow The train slowed down around the bend Well, I believe I'll take a ride Trainman get me satisfied Here come the train of glory It's comin' right on time Won't cha do me a favor Pick up my friends along the line Well, I'm layin' at the other end I got my suitcase under my head I take my friends a message Tell 'em what I said Tell 'em I need some money So I can buy a drink or two And ask them nice if they'll Come back with you Here come the train of glory It's comin' right on time Won't cha do me a favor Pick up my friends along the line Here come doctor I'm a gonna ask you once again Well, didn't you leave Ohio with A heavy load of friends Say yes, boy, Well I left the station Your friends were on board West Virginia was all they could afford Here come the train of glory It's comin' right on time Won't cha do me a favor Pick up my friends along the line