i m gonna take a sentimental journey gonna set my heart at ease gonna make a sentimental journey to renew old memories i got my bags i got my reservations spent each dime i could afford like a child in wild anticipation long to hear that all aboard seven that s the time we leave at seven i ll be waitin up at heaven countin every mile of railroad track that takes me back i never knew my heart could be so yearny why did i decide to roam i m gonna take that sentimental journey sentimental journey home sentimental journey