Spanish Train (Live)

[00:52.35]There's a Spanish train that runs between

[00:56.93]Guadalquivir and old Saville

[00:57.60]And at dead of night the whistle blows

[01:00.99]And people hear she's running still

[01:07.79]And then they hush their children back to sleep

[01:11.72]Lock the doors, upstairs they creep

[01:14.40]For it is said that the souls of the dead

[01:17.12]Fill that train ten thousand deep

[01:23.01]Well a railwayman lay dying with his people by his side

[01:29.64]His family were crying, knelt in prayer before he died

[01:35.54]But above his bed just a waiting for the dead

[01:38.06]Was the Devil with a twinkle in his eye

[01:41.43]Well God's not around and look what I've found, this one's mine

[01:48.54]Just then the Lord himself appeared in a blinding flash of light

[01:53.52]And shouted at the Devil, get thee hence to endless night

[02:00.29]But the Devil just grinned and said I may have sinned

[02:02.84]But there's no need to push me around

[02:06.32]I got him first so you can do your worst

[02:09.84]He's going underground

[02:13.34]But I think I'll give you one more chance

[02:16.22]Said the Devil with a smile

[02:19.53]So throw away that stupid lance

[02:21.71]It's really not your style

[02:25.65]Joker is the name, poker is the game

[02:28.31]We'll play right here on this bed

[02:31.25]And then we'll bet for the biggest stakes yet

[02:34.83]The souls of the dead

[02:40.62]And I said look out, Lord, He's going to win

[02:46.43]The sun is down and the night is riding in

[02:51.36]That train is dead on time, many souls are on the line

[02:56.25]Oh Lord, He's going to win

[03:06.36]Well the railwayman he cut the cards

[03:09.30]And he dealt them each a hand of five

[03:12.33]And for the Lord, he was praying hard

[03:14.46]Or that train he'd have to drive

[03:18.20]Well the Devil he had three aces and a king

[03:21.15]And the Lord, he was running for a straight

[03:23.79]He had the queen and the knave and nine and ten of spades

[03:27.54]All he needed was the eight

[03:31.05]And then the Lord he called for one more card

[03:33.93]But he drew the diamond eight

[03:37.08]And the Devil said to the son of God

[03:40.68]I believe you've got it straight

[03:43.05]So deal me one for the time has come

[03:45.36]To see who'll be the king of this place

[03:48.81]But as he spoke, from beneath his cloak

[03:52.13]He slipped another ace

[03:55.62]Ten thousand souls was the opening bid

[03:57.99]And it soon went up to fifty nine

[04:01.16]But the Lord didn't see what the Devil did

[04:03.53]And he said that suits me fine

[04:06.81]I'll raise you high to a hundred and five

[04:09.09]And forever put an end to your sins

[04:11.84]But the Devil let out a mighty shout, my hand wins

[04:21.38]And I said Lord, oh Lord, you let him win

[04:26.91]The sun is down and the night is riding in

[04:31.94]That train is dead on time, many souls are on the line

[04:36.89]Oh Lord, don't let him win

[04:49.91]Well that Spanish train still runs between

[04:54.54]Guadalquivir and old Saville

[04:55.35]And at dead of night the whistle blows

[04:58.94]And people fear she's running still

[05:05.39]And far away in some recess

[05:08.67]The Lord and the Devil are now playing chess

[05:11.45]The Devil still cheats and wins more souls

[05:14.67]And as for the Lord, well, he's just doing his best

[05:31.23]And I said Lord, oh Lord, you've got to win

[05:36.93]The sun is down and the night is riding in

[05:41.97]That train is still on time, oh my soul is on the line

[05:48.06]Oh Lord, you've got to win