Once there was rail

Saw it there running

Carried the soul from

Hell to Heaven's door

Boat floats the river end

Saw the face of God

Do you know me friend

Song of the south bends

In the wind of time

Some said it went underground

Railroad without an engine

Had many souls fight the crime

Hear me sing and read

Freedom at the end of the line

Darkness of night blends with the skin

Children ride the rail never seen again

Mothers walk with pride never to ride

Families make the trip in record time

Rail finds us a home at the end of the line

Some are doing time for freedom rings

Once there was rail

Bought a man his soul

Paid his family dues

Silence sings in the church pews

What is a good man to do