The Unfortunate Brakeman

歌詞

See the true and faithful brakeman As he fell between the cars Not one moment's warning had he 'Til and all pray God he was dead He's a brave young engineerman At the age of twenty one As he fell down from his engine Crying well, what have I done? Have I killed my faithful brakeman? Could it be that he will die? Oh, I did my best to save him But I could not stop in time See the car with brassy o'er him Or it's mangled by his head See his sister bending o'er him Crying brother are you dead? Dying sister, yes I'm dying Going to join some better shores Tell my buddy on the GT That I'll never see no anymore Sister when you see my brother These few words I'll say to him Tell him never to venture braking If he does his life will end Here's to these two words were spoken Nearly clasped his hands toward his breast And the spirit all had left him And his soul had gone to rest