(Instrumental opening line)
   I say the woman I'm lovin' caught that train and gone
   Got the lowdown blues, and I sure won't be here long
   Now I went to the station, fold my arms and moan
   I say I went to the station, fold my arms and moan
   Ask the operator, Lord, "Long my rider been gone?"
   Let me tell you what that Southern train will do (2)
   Take your last dollar, Lord, blow black smoke on you
   Ain't got no special, got no triflin' kid
   I ain't got no special, ain't no triflin' kid
   Ain't got nobody, mama, be a-bothered with
   Lord, take me, rider, train me to your hand
   Please take me rider, train me to your hand
   Slip me in your darkest corner, woman, hide me from 
your man
   You don't want me, rider, please don't dog me 'round 
(2)
   Just like you found me you sure can put me down
   Ask you to forgive me, rider, now if you please (2)
   Mama, if that don't do I fall down on my knees