Casey Jones

by Johnny Cash · · Country
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Quick Answer — Casey Jones Lyrics

[00:24.32] Come all you rounders if you wanna hear [00:26.96] The story about a brave engineer [00:29.90] Casey Jones was the roller's name [00:32.49] On a 68 wheeler course he rolled to fame
Country 1963 English

Casey Jones Full Lyrics

[00:24.32] Come all you rounders if you wanna hear [00:26.96] The story about a brave engineer [00:29.90] Casey Jones was the roller's name [00:32.49] On a 68 wheeler course he rolled to fame [00:35.45] Caller called Casey bout half past four [00:38.28] He kissed his wife at the station door [00:41.09] He climbed in the cabin with his orders in his hand [00:43.65] Said, "This is the trip to the promised land" [00:47.74] (Casey Jones) climbed in the cabin [00:50.24] (Casey Jones) orders in his hand [00:53.44] (Casey Jones) leanin' out the window [00:55.34] Taking a trip to the promised land [00:59.68] [01:03.88] Through South Memphis, yards on a fly [01:06.64] Rain been a fallin' and the water was high [01:09.51] Everybody knew by the engine's moan [01:11.97] That the man at the throttle was Casey Jones [01:17.52] Well, Jones said, "Fireman, don't you fret [01:20.62] Sam Webb said I ain't a-givin' up yet [01:23.34] We're eight hours late with the southbound mail [01:26.36] Be on time or we're leavin' the rails" [01:28.87] (Casey Jones) climbed in the cabin [01:33.09] (Casey Jones) orders in his hand [01:34.58] (Casey Jones) leanin' out the window [01:37.42] Taking a trip to the promised land [01:41.79] [01:45.92] Dead on the rail was a passenger train [01:48.68] Blood was a boilin' in Casey's brain [01:51.58] Casey said, "Hey, now look out ahead, Sam [01:54.20] Jump, Sam, jump or we'll all be dead" [02:00.10] With a hand on a whistle and a hand on a brake [02:03.26] North Mississippi was wide awake [02:06.03] I see railroad official said [02:08.56] "He's a good engineer to be a laying dead" [02:11.22] (Casey Jones) climbed in the cabin [02:15.46] (Casey Jones) orders in his hand [02:18.25] (Casey Jones) leanin' out the window [02:19.99] Taking a trip to the promised land [02:24.33] [02:28.37] Headaches and heartaches and all kinds of pain [02:30.96] Are all the part of a railroad train [02:33.77] Sweat and toil, the good and the grand [02:36.37] Are part of the life of a railroad man [02:40.02] (Casey Jones) climbed in the cabin [02:43.21] (Casey Jones) orders in his hand [02:46.35] (Casey Jones) leanin' out the window [02:47.74] Taking a trip to the promised land [02:50.26]

Frequently Asked Questions

When was "Casey Jones" by Johnny Cash released?

"Casey Jones" by Johnny Cash was released in 1963.

What genre is "Casey Jones" by Johnny Cash?

"Casey Jones" by Johnny Cash is a Country song.

What are the opening lyrics of "Casey Jones"?

The opening lyrics are: "[00:24.32] Come all you rounders if you wanna hear"