WHERE HAVE ALL THE HOBOS GONE
(Dave Kirby / Danny Morrison)

Merle Haggard - 1974


The silver rails have lost their shine
They're just a victim of our time
They might as well rust in the rain
What good's a track without a train

Where have all the hobos gone
I never knew they even had a home
So, Lord, if you have turned your back
You might as well take up the track

I'd love to hear a whistle whine
Just ride a boxcar one more time
So, Lord, if you're still on my side
You'll send me one more train to ride

Where have all the hobos gone
I never knew they even had a home
So, Lord, if you have turned your back
You might as well take up the track

Mmmmm-mmmm-mmmm-mmmm
Mmmmm-mmmm-mmmm-mmmm
So, Lord, if you're still on my side
You'll send me one more train to ride


(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - May 2010)