Kansas City Southern Lyrics

When I was a young boy evening sun went down Stand off by the railroad tracks and I'd listen for the sound Of that Kansas City Southern man that's a lonesome sound Well I'd sit and watch those trains go by And wish that I was outward bound Well I'd dream about big cities And the pleasures I would keep Long about twelve-thirty thru phase of my sleep I'd hear that Kansas City Southern man that's a lonesome sound Well I'd sit and watch those trains go by And wish that I was outward bound Well now I've been in a couple of places Seen a couple of things Whenever I think back in time My memory rings With that Kansas City Southern man that's a lonesome sound Well I'd sit and watch those trains go by And wish that I was homeward bound Don't you know how the whistles blow