Lightning Express

	The Lightning
	Express at the depot so grand,
	Had just started out on it's way.
	Most of the passengers 'were on that train, seemed to be happy and gay.
	Except a little boy in a seat by himself,
	Reading a letter he had.
	It was plain to be seen by the tears in his eyes. that the contents of it made him sad.
	A stern Conductor about to seek,
	A ticket from everyone there.
	Approching beside of the little boy,
	He gruffly demanded his fare.
	I haven't no money was the boys reply,
	But I'll pay you back someday.
	I'll have to put you off at the station he said,
	But he stopped when he heard the boy say.
	Chorus: Please mister conductor,
	Don't put me off of your train.
	The best friend
	I have is this whole wide world,
	Is waiting for me in pain,
	Expected to die any moment now,
	She may not live through the day.
	I want to kiss mother goodbye sir,
	Before God takes her away.
	A little girl seated in a seat close by,
	Said to put that boy off is a shame.
	Taking his hat a collection she made, and soon paid his way on the train.
	Obliged to you miss for your kindness to me.
	You're welcome,
	I sure never fear.
	Yet each time the
	Conductor came through that train.
	These word seemed to ring in his ears.
	Repeat Chorus: