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