Story Behind The Song
This song was first written by Fred McDowell, but Elizabeth Cotten made it famous. It was later covered by Peter Paul and Nary, and now me.It is played in the Mississippi John Hurt style.
Song Description
Dr.
| Song Length |
3:07 |
Genre |
Blues - Traditional, Blues - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Similar Artists |
John Hurt |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Freight train, freight train run so fast
Freight Train, freight train run so fast
Please don't tell what train I'm on
So they won't know where I'm going
When I'm dead and in my grave,
No more good times do I crave
Place the stones at my head and feet,
Tell them I have gone to sleep
When I die please bury me deep,
Down at the end of Chestut street.
Place the stones at my head and feet,
And tell themI have gone to sleep. repeat verse