I Heard That Lonesome Whistle Lyrics & Tabs by Porter Wagoner

I Heard That Lonesome Whistle

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Porter Wagoner

I was ridin' No. 9, headin' south from Caroline
I heard that lone vow-vow, some whistle blow
Got in trouble, had to roam, left my gal and left my home

I heard that lone vow-vow, some whistle blow
Just a kid acting smart, I went and broke my darling's heart
I guess I was too young to know
They took me off to Georgia Main, locked me to a ball and chain
I heard that lone vow-vow, some whistle blow
All alone I bear the shame, I'm a number not a name
I heard that lone vow-vow, some whistle blow
All I do is sit and cry when that evening train goes by
I heard that lone vow-vow, some whistle blow
I'll be locked here in this cell till my body's just a shell
And my hair turns whiter than snow
I'll never see that gal of mine 'cause I'm in Georgia doing time

I'll be locked here in this cell till my body's just a shell
And my hair turns whiter than snow
I'll never see that gal of mine 'cause I'm in Georgia doing time
I heard that lone, vow-vow, some whistle blow