Johnny Cash - Hey Porter Lyrics
Hey porter! Hey porter!Would you tell me the time?How much longer will it be till we crossthat Mason Dixon Line?At daylight would ya tell that engineerto slow it down?Or better still, just stop the train,Cause I wanna look around.Hey porter! Hey porter!What time did ya say?How much longer will it be till I cansee the light of day?When we hit Dixie will you tell that engineerto ring his bell?And ask everybody that ain't asleepto stand right up and yell.Hey porter! Hey porter!It's getting light outside.This old train is puffin' smoke,and I have to strain my eyes.But ask that engineer if he willblow his whistle please.Cause I smell frost on cotton leavesand I feel that Southern breeze.Hey porter! Hey porter!Please get my bags for me.I need nobody to tell me nowthat we're in Tennessee.Go tell that engineer to make thatlonesome whistle scream,We're not so far from homeso take it easy on the steam.Hey porter! Hey porter!Please open up the door.When they stop the train I'm gonna get off firstCause I can't wait no more.Tell that engineer I said thanks alot,and I didn't mind the fare.I'm gonna set my feet on Southern soiland breathe that Southern air.
