Lightning Express

The Lightning Express TheA Lightning Express from it's depot so grand Had Dstarted out on it's Away All of the passengers that were on board B7Seemed to be happy and E7gay But Aone little boy who sat by himself Was Dreading a letter he Dhad You could plainly tell by the Alook on his face That the E7contents of it made him Asad The stern old conductor then started his rounds Taking tickets from everyone there Finally reaching the side of the boy He gruffly demanded his fare I have no ticket the boy then replied But I'll pay you back someday Then I'll put you off at the next stop we make But he stopped when he heard the boy say (chorus) APlease Mr Conductor, don't Dput me off of this Atrain. The best friend I have in the world sir Is B7waiting for me in E7pain AExpected to die any moment sir And Dmay not live through the Dday I want to reach home and kiss AMother goodbye BeE7fore God takes her Aaway A girl sitting near was heard to exclaim If you put him off it's a shame Then taking his hat a collection was made The boy's fare was paid on the train I'm obliged to you miss, the boy then replied You're welcome, she said, never fear Each time the conductor would pass through the car The boy's words would ring in his ear (repeat chorus)