Janis Ian This Train Still Runs song lyrics

I felt a rumble in my heart, over the mountains

As the engine ate the spark, spitting out the miles

Times when I tried to jump the track

Weight of the world upon my back

Still after all is said and done – this train still runs

refrain:

It doesn't matter where it's gone

This train still runs

And though the baggage weighs a ton

We carry on

Nothing is forever young – I'm not done

This train still runs

I had a friend I left behind, back at the station

We used to burn the power lines, racing with the wind

But time has the manners of a thief

Young love turns bittersweet

Still we keep that lantern hung – this train still runs

It doesn't matter where it's gone

This train still runs

And though the baggage weighs a ton

We carry on

No one is forever young – I'm not done

This train still runs

Got a ticket in my pocket and I'm ready to ride

Got a motor rolling over to an easy glide

I'm gonna travel on the gravel to the other side

Sure as a baby loves the teat

Sure as a high heel on concrete

Sure as the songs I've left unsung

This train still runs

refrain

This train still runs

This train still runs

This train still... runs