The Songs He Sang
Hobo's Lullaby: Lyrics
As performed by Cisco Houston
Goebbel Reeves
Appears on:Go to sleep you weary hobo Let the town drift slowly by Listen to the steel rails humming Well that's the hobo's lullaby Do not think about tomorrow Let tomorrow come and go Tonight you have a nice warm boxcar Free from all the rain and snow So go to sleep you weary hobo And let the town drift slowly by Listen to the steel rails humming Well that's the hobo's lullaby I know the police cause you trouble They make trouble everywhere But when you die and go to heaven Well you will find no police there So go to sleep you weary hobo And let the town drift slowly by Listen to the steel rails humming Well that's the hobo's lullaby Now do not let your heart be troubled If the world calls you a bum Cause if you mother lived she'd love you Well you are still your mother's son So go to sleep you weary hobo And let the town drift slowly by Listen to the steel rails humming Well that's the hobo's lullaby That's the hobo's lullaby
Of note:
Not my favorite tune, a bit weepy and sentimental, though fine singing almost makes it palatable. Apparently one of Woody's favorite songs, demonstrating his taste was not flawless.
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