[00:14.410]The lightning express from the depot so grand
[00:20.210]Had started out on its way
[00:27.320]All of the passengers that gathered on board
[00:33.040]Seemed to be happy and gay
[00:39.540]But one little boy who sat by himself
[00:45.390]Was reading a letter he had
[00:51.760]You could plainly tell by the look on his face
[00:57.970]That the contents of it made him sad
[01:04.850]The stern old conductor then started his round
[01:10.660]Collecting tickets from everyone there
[01:17.180]And finally reaching the side of the boy
[01:22.830]He gruffly demanded his fare
[01:29.370]"I have no ticket", the boy then replied
[01:35.500]"But I'll pay you back someday"
[01:41.590]"Then I'll put you off at the next stop we make"
[01:47.680]But he stopped when he heard the boy say
[01:54.730]"Please, Mr. Conductor
[02:01.190]Don't put me off of this train
[02:07.250]The best friend I have in this world, Sir
[02:13.130]Is waiting for me in pain"
[02:19.770]"Expecting to die any moment, Sir
[02:25.450]And may not live through the day
[02:32.020]I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye
[02:37.820]Before God takes her away"
[02:57.670]A girl sitting near was heard to exclaim
[03:03.310]"If you put him off, it's a shame"
[03:10.030]Taking his hat, a collection she made
[03:15.930]The boy's way was paid on the train
[03:22.100]"I'm obliged to you, miss, for your kindness to me"
[03:28.060]"You're welcome," she said, never fear
[03:34.390]Each time the conductor would pass through the car
[03:40.760]The boy's words would ring in his ear
[03:47.370]'Please, Mr. Conductor
[03:53.170]Don't put me off of this train
[04:00.110]The best friend I have in this world, sir
[04:05.690]Is waiting for me in pain'
[04:12.100]'Expecting to die any moment, sir
[04:18.060]And may not live through the day
[04:24.380]I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye
[04:30.490]Before God takes her away'
[04:37.090]I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye
[04:43.300]Before God takes her away'