Story Behind The Song
A story song that I wrote trying to get into the head of my great uncle Benny who was a hobo for his whole life.
Sweet Julie D is the made up train that I decided was his first and only love.
You might say it's a love song to hobo's first and only passion.
Song Description
A story song that I wrote trying to get into the head of my great uncle Benny who was a hobo for his whole life.
Sweet Julie D is the made up train that I decided was his first and only love.
You might say it's a love song to hobo's first and only passion.
| Song Length |
2:17 |
Genre |
Blues - Country, Country - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Sociable |
Subject |
Long, Trains |
| Similar Artists |
Rory Gallagher, Keb Mo |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Verse I
I just can't wait to see that lady
Sweet Julie D
I've been away just to damn long from
Sweet Julie D
I'm going to hop right on and ride her
all over town.
She's the first to take me
all around.
They call me 'Hobo Charlie' or 'Old Man Brown'
I love the chugging motion of her engine sound.
Verse II
I just can't wait.
Sweet Julie D
Went across this country
Went across this land
I love the chugging motion and her engine sound.
Boxcar viewing cities, landscapes, and towns,
mountains, prairies, and rivers.
Hope Abounds
Chorus:
I just can't wait
sweet julie D
Verse III:
now life is just so pretty,
lifes all around
get your head out of your ass and look around.
Took some time away
got me a job
made an honest living
they called me bob
Chorus
just can't wait to see that lady
sweet julie D
I've been away just to damn long from
sweet julie D
Verse IV:
couldn't stay away
couldn't spend my time
working on some factory floor
just for a dime.
just for that dime
Chorus:
just can't wait to see that lady
sweet julie D
I've been away just to damn long from
sweet julie D