I've been workin' in this dusty old pit Tryin' to make my rent for the sixth
The landlord said I'm always a week late I've got a wife and two mouths to feed
Been waitin' for opportunity So one day I get this letter in the mail
You're gonna work far away Makin' money on the railroad train
I'm sorry honey, I hate that I have to go
Now I'm leavin' in the mornin' When I'll be back I just don't know
So tell me that you love me And you'll be here when I come home
I knelt down on one knee I told my kids don't you be missin' me
I'll be back right here before you know
Don't you leave said my darlin' wife Your kids need you in their life
But diggin' ditches ain't enough to pay the rent
Now I'm leavin' in the mornin' When I'll be back I just don't know
So tell me that you love me And you'll be here when I come home
Got one foot on that train My starvin' family is a cryin' shame
So I'll ride this train down the line
Look at all the sights I've seen I wish I had my wife and kids with me
But I have to work so they can have a better life
Now I'm leavin' in the mornin' When I'll be back I just don't know
So tell me that you love me And you'll be here when I come home
Now I'm leavin' in the mornin' When I'll be back I just don't know
So tell me that you love me And you'll be here when I come home