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Hobo's Lullaby Lyrics
Go to sleep you weary hobo
Let the towns drift slowly by
Can't you hear the steel rails hummin'
That's the hobo's lullaby
I know your clothes are torn and ragged
And your hair is turning gray
Lift your head and smile at trouble
You'll find peace and rest someday
Now don't you worry 'bout tomorrow
Let tomorrow come and go
Tonight you're in a nice warm boxcar
Safe from all that wind and snow
I know the police cause you trouble
They cause trouble everywhere
But when you die and go to Heaven
You'll find no policemen there
So go to sleep you weary hobo
Let the towns drift slowly by
Listen to the steel rails hummin'
That's a hobo's lullaby
Let the towns drift slowly by
Can't you hear the steel rails hummin'
That's the hobo's lullaby
And your hair is turning gray
Lift your head and smile at trouble
You'll find peace and rest someday
Let tomorrow come and go
Tonight you're in a nice warm boxcar
Safe from all that wind and snow
They cause trouble everywhere
But when you die and go to Heaven
You'll find no policemen there
Let the towns drift slowly by
Listen to the steel rails hummin'
That's a hobo's lullaby
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such a beautiful song. i really like the way he sings it.
It's got such nice music to it [=
Really cute and calming song to listen to while you're falling asleep. Woody was so awesome, his simple songs will always be remembered. =D
Woody, the last great traveling troubadour. Wonderful soothing song. Again Woody takes a shot at system in the last verse with the reference to the police. Brilliant piece of writing.