Song Description
(Rehearsal)
| Song Length |
2:21 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
| Mood |
Cheerful, Delightful |
Subject |
Armed Forces, Doors |
| Similar Artists |
Bob Dylan, Tom Petty |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
Ancient Station
Lacey-Baker Music
© ASCAP
Words and Music
Jim Lacey-Baker
Railway station cold and damp
Empty lonesome oil burning lamp
Conductor's hat, behind the glass
Worn-out wood, corroded brass
Ancient Station, number ninety nine
Ancient Station, number ninety nine
The thirties saw those iron tracks laid
In place of horses steam engines blazed
Wood and coal, a fire so hot
With piercing screeches and sparks to stop
(Chorus)
The roar of thunder snow covered hills
Crystal goblets doilie frills
Sizzlin' grease, the whistle blows
Gears in motion, starlight glows
(Chorus)
Newspaper dream reluctant gaze
From coast to coast in only thirteen days
Children's cry, boredom's rage
A landscape parched, tumblin' sage
(Chorus)