Well, I hear the train a'coming
I can see it on the track.
And I hear my father moaning,
He is breaking his own back

And will I learn it all in stride?
And will I learn to take my time?
And will I learn it all in stride?
Well, my brothers are all moving on,
They're making their own lives.
Got their bags and built their bridges, now
They're gathering up their wives.

And will I learn it all in stride?
And will I learn to take my time?
And will I learn it all in stride?
Well, I hear the train a'coming