Townes Van Zandt - (I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle Lyrics






I was ridin' number nine
Headin' south from Caroline
I heard that lonesome whistle blow
Got in trouble had to roam
Left my gal and left my home
I heard that lonesome whistle blow

Just a kid actin' smart
I went and broke my darlin's heart
I guess I was too young to know
They took me off the Georgia Main
Locked me to a ball and chain
I heard that lonesome whistle blow

All alone I bear the shame
I'm a number not a name
I heard that lonesome whistle blow
All I do is sit and cry
When the ev'nin' train goes by
I heard that lonesome whistle blow

I'll be locked here in this cell
Til my body's just a shell
And my hair turns whiter than snow
I'll never see that gal of mine
Lord, I'm in Georgia doin' time
I heard that lonesome whistle blow





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  1. F.... R....

    Cool version, like it, my friend, have a nice day. Great vocals!!!
    LG Francis

  2. b.... ....

    Thanks Ron....happened on the song the other day, so took stab at PW version...one more of a million.

  3. e.... ....

    Very nice Pat ,Great song.
    Ron

  4. b.... ....

    True story....happened to me. :)

  5. J.... ....

    Good stuff young fella!

  6. a.... ....

    Hi There, gereat cover of this lovely old song, Hank, / BoxCar !! ~ Arthur