[Verse 1]

Oh, go to sleep, you weary hobo

Lay back, lay back and close your eyes

I know you've seen a lot of sorrow

I know you've heard a lot of lies

[Verse 2]

They said, "Work hard and save your money"

You were a worker all your life

And in the end, who got the honey

But the hand that robbed the hive?

It's a hard bargain they drive

[Chorus]

Goodbye, goodbye to Main Street

Goodbye, company town

And who can say how far away

This wayward train is bound?

[Verse 3]

And though the hounds come 'round your doorway

And though the viper's at your heel

Well, you can dream your rags to riches

On a stitch of gleaming steel

On a shining reel-to-reel

[Chorus]

Goodbye, goodbye to State Street

Goodbye, Capitol Grounds

And who can say how far away

This wayward train is bound?

[Outro]

Oh, go to sleep, you weary hobo

Lay back, lay back and close your eyes

I know you've seen a lot of sorrow

I know you've heard a lot of lies