Mama said, "Stay away from the train yard children Don't be play' on them tracks Those old big devils can sneak up on ya And run you down just like that"
Well little brother jonah don't heed her warning Tried to chase a fast one down I can still hear the words my mama was crying As we laid him in the ground, she said
Why does somebody always have to die Before people listen, and open up their eyes There ain't no need for hurtin'. or the bloody tears we cry So why does somebody always have to die
Mr. White-collar in an uptown high-rise Finishing a twelve hour day A double tall glass of tequila sunrise Takes a little stress away
Well he came around the corner doing 87 Swerving all over the place He sent a five-year-old straight to Heaven And never even touched his brakes
Why does somebody always have to die Before people listen, and open up their eyes There ain't no need for hurtin'. or the bloody tears we cry So why does somebody always have to die
There once was a carpenter living in Nazareth Said He was the Son of Gos Said He came here to free the captive And bring faith to the lost
Well He tried to tell him all about life eternal But they just wouldn't believe And He said "Father won't you please forgive them" As they nailed Him to the tree
Why does somebody always have to die Before people listen, and open up their eyes There ain't no need for hurtin'. or the bloody tears we cry So why does somebody always have to die
Mama said, "Stay away from the train yard children Don't be play' on them tracks Those old big devils can sneak up on ya And run you down just like that"