Well, I went to the station to catch my ride
When I heard a tremendous crash and saw those strobing lights
And I whispered to myself far too loud
And I whispered to myself and the passing crowds

"How I wish there was a train to take us out of here, how I wish there was a train.
Don't make me walk away, don't make me walk away from you, sweet Marie, for I shall remain the same."

When we reach the otherside of Heaven
Where the angels sing and string their ribbons
Round that old maypole and their bucket of gold
I'll be strapped for cash, but I'm ready to go

"How I wish there was a train to take us out of here, how I wish there was a train.
Don't make me walk away, don't make me walk away from you, sweet Marie, for I shall remain the same."

Don't make me walk away, don't make me walk away from you, sweet Marie, for I shall remain the same.
Put pennies over my eyes, best make it quarters, for the river Styx. Then, I'll be illuminated like a casket made of bricks.