CIM Records

Lyrics

LEAVING ON THIS TRAIN

You said that you would be here
But I’m left standing in the rain
As the last call, “All aboard”
Echoes slowly as I board this southbound train

I had this hopeful longing, baby
That what we had was real and true
But I’ve got this crazy feeling
That this train will be leaving without you

So here I am alone
Evening falling through the trees
Hoping that my heart doesn’t fall apart
While I pray on aching knees
Here I am alone
Feeling sick with loss and pain
Wishing that I’d never…I’d never made these plans
To be leaving on this train

When I held you, you were happy
Feeling safe and feeling free
And with every kiss you promised
That I’d always be the one to hold the key

So I gave you love and money, oh yeah
In my arms you were my queen
But in the end, your well was empty
And our time together didn’t mean a thing

So here I am alone
Evening falling through the trees
Hoping that my heart doesn’t fall apart
While I pray on aching knees
Here I am alone
Feeling sick with loss and pain
Wishing that I’d never…I’d never made these plans
To be leaving on this train

And I’ll cry just a little bit
Sigh just a little bit
As we roll into the night
I’ll shake my head just a little bit

Maybe laugh just a little bit
Knowing someday I’ll be alright

You said that you would be here
Why wouldn’t I believe?
Girl, we laughed and we had fun
When we made love you said I am the one you need

I had this hopeful longing, baby
That didn’t quite come true
So now I’m busy with my grieving
On this train that is leaving without you

So here I am alone
Evening falling through the trees
Hoping that my heart doesn’t fall apart
While I pray on aching knees
Here I am alone
Feeling sick with loss and pain
Wishing that I’d never…I’d never made these plans
To be leaving on this train
Wishing that I’d never…I’d never made these plans
To be leaving on this train

© 2015 Christopher Iverson Music/BMI
words & music: Christopher Iverson