John Lee Sanders - Ridin' on a Southbound Train Lyrics

Went and bought me a one way fare
And there's no looking back
I'm heading for who knows where
Down a lonesome railroad track
Got a hunger for freedom
When a woman got to needin'
And the reason I'm leavin'
Could be right or could be wrong
I'm ridin' on just ridin' on
I'm ridin on just ridin' on
On a southbound train
Steel wheels keep rollin' past
The foothills and the tides
Drink my fill from a whiskey flask
From the emptiness inside
Got a heart full of breakthroughs
Got some good news and some bad news
Today just might be the day
My darkness turns to dawn
I'm ridin' on just ridin' on
I'm ridin on just ridin' on
On a southbound train
The highs and lows of love I tried
Can turn a heart to stone
If love's a roller coaster ride
I'd rather be alone
Just like a traveling troubadour
Got a guitar and a song
Love's losing streak left my heart weak
But I'm still holding on
Someday I'll let my baggage go
And leave my blues behind
Hear that southbound whistle blow
Better days I'm sure to find
Freedom train on the downward side
Smokin' past the great divide
Find my passion lose my pride
Hang my hat where I belong
I'm ridin' on just ridin' on
I'm ridin on just ridin' on
On a southbound train