Running For Those Rails

Verse

Harvest moon a rising I can see it over the mine

High above the coal train coming down the line

Ready for loading black gold ready for taking it down the track

From Harlan to West Ridge County wish it would take me, and I wouldn't come back

Chorus

I want to leave this crazy holler get on that train and go.

Jump up from those metal rails and forget this rotten life I know.

Before my heart gives out from breathing black dust, I need to find the courage I thought I never had.

And when they lay me down in the ash and broken earth, I will raise my cap to precious times and a life I escaped.

Lord show mercy on this miner's soul and give me strength today to keep running for those rails