Mary Chapin Carpenter - Downtown Train Lyrics






Outside another yellow moon
Has punched a hole in the nighttime
I climb through the window and down to the street
I'm shining like a new dime

The downtown trains are full
With all those Brooklyn girls
They try so hard to break out of their little world
You wave your hand and they scatter like crows
They have nothing that will ever capture your heart
They're just thorns without the rose
Oh, be careful of them in the dark

And if I was the one
You chose to be your only one
Oh baby now, can't you hear me now

Will I see you tonight on a downtown train
Where every night is just the same;You leave me lonely now

(Now) I know your window and I know it's late
I know your stairs and your doorway
I walk down your street and past your gate
I stand by the light at the fourway

You watch them as they fall
Ooh, and they all have heart attacks
They stay at the carnival, but they'll never win you back

Will I see you tonight on a downtown train
Where every night, every night is just the same; you leave me lonely

Will I see you tonight on a downtown train
Where every night, every night is just the same, all upon a downtown
Will I see you tonight on a downtown train
Where every night, every night is just the same, you leave me lonely

Will I see you tonight on a downtown train
Where all my dreams just fall like the rain, all upon a downtown train





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  1. V.... L....

    OK but can't beat Everything but the girl version..

  2. J.... L....

    Not many cover Tom Waits faithfully, but former Scandal singer Patty Smyth (on her own solo album) and Mary Chapin Carpenter have nailed down this beauty. Far better than Rod Stewart's more commercial take. Mary seems to understand the words better than Rod. Mary is just so good with her voice, her tone, and sincerity. Excellent backup musicians.

    J.... L....

    Rod Stewart only recorded his because Bob Seger (who knew Tom) had recorded a cover... Rod rushed into the studio to get it out. Seger released his cover a few years ago.

    J.... L....

    @muziktrkr - Thanks. Good info.

  3. D.... ....

    Underrated talent.