From the recording Let The Mermaids Flirt With Me: A Tribute To Mississippi John Hurt
Erin Harpe’s adaptation of Mississippi John Hurt’s song “Casey Jones”.
Lyrics
Casey Jones was a noble engineer, told his fireman not to fear
All I want is in this world is my coal, look out the window, see my drive wheels roll
Casey said, before I die, two more trains I’d like to ride
People all wondered, what could they be, the Southern Colorado, and the Sante Fe
Casey said, before I die, two more drinks I’d like to try
People all wondered, what could they be, a hot cup of coffee and a cup of tea
Casey said, before I die, fix up this old trian so the bums can’t ride
If they ride, let ‘em ride on the rod, let ‘em put their faith, in the hands of God
