Well, Railroad Bill, O Railroad Bill
He never worked and he never will
I’m gonna ride old Railroad Bill
Well, O Railroad Bill, he was a mighty mean man
He shot the midnight lantern out the brakeman’s hand
I’m gonna ride old Railroad Bill
Well, I’m goin' up on a mountain', I’m goin' out West
A .38 Special stickin' out of my vest
I’m gonna ride old Railroad Bill
I’ll buy me a pistol just as long as my arm
Kill everybody ever done me harm
I’m gonna ride old Railroad Bill
Well, Railroad Bill, O Railroad Bill
He never worked, Lord, he never will
I’m gonna ride old Railroad Bill
I got a .38 Special on a .45 frame;
How in the world can I miss him when I got dead aim?
I’m gonna ride old Railroad Bill
Well, Railroad Bill, well, he took my wife
He said if I didn’t like it he would take my life
I’m gonna ride old Railroad Bill
Well, honey, honey, do you think I’m a fool?
I wouldn’t quit you when the weather is cool
I’m gonna ride old Railroad Bill