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Hobo's Lullaby

Go to sleep you weary hobo
Let the towns drift slowly by
Can't you hear the steel rails hummin'
That's the hobo's lullaby

I know your clothes are torn and ragged
And your hair is turning gray
Lift your head and smile at trouble
You'll find peace and rest someday

Now don't you worry 'bout tomorrow
Let tomorrow come and go
Tonight you're in a nice warm boxcar
Safe from all that wind and snow

I know the police cause you trouble
They cause trouble everywhere
But when you die and go to Heaven
You'll find no policemen there

So go to sleep you weary hobo
Let the towns drift slowly by
Listen to the steel rails hummin'
That's a hobo's lullaby

 

Available on:

This Land Is Your Land: Asch Recordings Volume 1
Woody Guthrie

Tribute to Woody Guthrie
Various Artists
*This track performed by Joan Baez

Pastures Of Plenty
The Vanaver Caravan

Words and Music by Goebel Reeves
© Copyright 1961 (renewed) by Sanga Music, Inc

Contact The Publisher-
Sanga Music Group
(includes Sanga Music, Stormking Music)
224 West 30th Street Suite 1007 / New York, NY 10001
Email: frank@roynet.com

 


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