Let The Train Blow The Whistle
Whistle of Freedom: Johnny Cash's Musical Farewell Journey
Lyrics
I don't want no aggravation
I want to avoid any unnecessary trouble or annoyance
When my train has left the station
When my journey or life has moved on
If you're there or not, I may not even know
Whether you're present or not, I might not be aware
Have a round and remember
Reflect on and recall the not-so-tender moments we shared
Things we did that weren't so tender
Memories of things we did that weren't gentle or kind
Let the train blow the whistle when I go
Allow the train to sound its whistle as I depart
On my old guitar sell tickets
Sell tickets for my old guitar
So someone can finally pick it
So someone else can finally play it
And tell the girls down at the Ritz I said hello
Send regards to the girls at the Ritz
Tell the gossipers and liars
Inform the gossipers and liars that consequences await them
I will see them in the fire
Anticipate meeting them in a fiery reckoning
Let the train blow the whistle when I go
Allow the train to blow the whistle as I depart
Let her blow, let her blow
Let the train whistle sound
Long and loud and hard and happy
Be loud, long, hard, and joyful
Let her blow
Let the whistle blow without regrets
No regrets, all my debts will be paid
All my debts will be settled
When I get laid
When I pass away
Let her blow, let her blow, let her blow
Let the train whistle sound repeatedly
You'll be left without excuses
Face the consequences without excuses
For the evils and abuses
For past wrongs and abuses
Down today from years and years ago
Feel the impact of actions from years ago
And have yourself another toke
Take another toke from my smoke-filled basket
From my basket full of smoke
Let the train whistle as I depart
And let the train blow the whistle when I go
Let her blow, let her blow
Be loud, long, hard, and joyful
Long and loud and hard and happy
Let the whistle blow without regrets
Let her blow
All my debts will be settled
No regrets, all my debts will be paid
When I pass away
When I get laid
Let the train whistle sound repeatedly
Let her blow, let her blow, let her blow
Let her blow, let her blow, let her blow
Let the train whistle sound repeatedly
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