But I´m down here on this track
Not a shirt upon my back
I will sell to you this island that I own
Yes I feed the mouths I took
But as down winds on the brook
Lord I´m 900 miles from my home

If my old lady she says so
I´ll railroad no more
Sidetrack this engine but I still roam
Yes I´ve given in my call
I´ve gladly given it all
´Cause I´m 900 miles from my home

If I get down by the bank And the river still does run
Yes and everything I see turns to foam
Even down on the ocean side
No she don´t wade in just to bang my pride
´Cause I´m 900 miles from my home

Oh Mary don´t you moan
Don´t you weep on the ground Oh Mary don´t you weep and don´t you moan
If I get myself in line
I will be there in due time
´Cause I´m 900 miles from my home