I asked for water, and she gave me gasoline I asked for water, gave me gasoline I asked for water, and she gave me gasoline, Lord, Lordy, Lord Crying, Lord, I wonder will I ever get back home Crying, Lord, I wonder will I ever get back home, Lord, Lordy, Lord I went to the depot, looked up on the board I looked all over, how long has this east-bound train been gone? It's done taken your fairo, blowed its smoke on you It's done taken your fairo, blowed its smoke on you, Lord, Lordy, Lord Lord, I asked the conductor, - could I ride the blinds? Spoken: -Want to know, can a broke man ride the blinds - Son, buy your ticket, buy your ticket, 'cause this train ain't none of mine - Son, buy your ticket; train ain't none of mine - Son, buy your ticket, 'cause this train ain't none of mine, Lord, Lordy, Lord Train ain't none of mine