Lightning Express

chords used : C : x32010 F : 133211 D7 : xx0212 G7 : 320001 C the lightning express from the depot so grand F C had started out on its way all of the passengers that were on board D7 G7 seemed to be happy and gay C but one little boy who sat by himself F C was reading a letter he had F C you could plainly tell by the look on his face D7 G7 C that the contents of it made him sad the stern old conductor then started his round F C taking tickets from everyone there and finally reaching the sad little boy D7 G7 he gruffly demanded his fare C i have no ticket the boy then replied F C but i’ll pay you back someday F C then i’ll put you off at the next stop we make D7 G7 C but he stopped when he heard the boy say please mr . conductor F C don’t put me off of this train the best friend i have in this world sir D7 G7 is waiting for me in pain C expecting to die any moment sir F C and may not live through the day F C i wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye D7 G7 C before god takes her away a girl sitting near was heard to exclaim F C if you put him off it’s a shame taking his hand a collection she made D7 G7 the boy’s way was paid on the train C i’m obliged to you miss for your kindness to me F C you’re welcome she said never fear F C each time the conductor would pass through the car D7 G7 C the boy’s words would ring in his ear please mr . conductor F C don’t put me off of this train the best friend i have in this world sir D7 G7 is waiting for me in pain C expecting to die any moment sir F C and may not live through the day F C i wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye D7 G7 C before god takes her away