Oh, smokestack lightnin', shinin' just like gold

Why can't you hear me cryin'? Ooooo

Oh, stop your train, let a hobo ride

Why can't you hear me cryin'? Ooooo

Oh, fare you well, I never see you no more

Why can't you hear me cryin'? Ooooo

Oh, stop your train, let a poor boy ride, callin' yes I do

Let a poor boy ride, let his foot step on

Oh, who've been you baby, since I've been gone