Oh, smokestack lightnin', shinin' just like gold Why can't you hear me cryin'? ooooo Oh, stop your train, let a hobo ride Why can't you hear me cryin'? ooooo Oh, fare you well, i never see you no more Why can't you hear me cryin'? ooooo Oh, stop your train, let a poor boy ride, callin' yes i do Let a poor boy ride, let his foot step on Oh, who've been you baby, since i've been gone