Bought a ticket in a transit station 
Headed southbound for home 
To take a look at my dear Mom and Papa 
Show them their simple son 
Take a listen... 
Didn't know what I was headed back home for 
All I knew it was time 
When the train it pulled into the station 
Far from a maddening crowd 
Station master took out his gold locket 
Just to check his time 
People pushing to pick up their baggage 
To take another line 
Just take a train now 
Be on time if you want to stay 
You've got to take a train now, Mama 
You know it's the only way 
So now, if you get to wanna see your home, now 
Just you get down on your knees 
Listen to the birds that do surround you 
Singing their sweet harmony 
Buy your ticket from a Station Master 
One-way ticket for home 
Get along and kiss your troubles good-bye, now 
It's time to get on board 
Just take a train now 
Be on time if you want to stay 
You've got to take a train now, Mama 
You know it's the only way