gonna take a sentimental journey gonna set my heart at ease gonna make a sentimental journey to renew old memories i got my bag i got my reservation spent each dime i could afford like a child in wild anticipation i long to hear that all aboard seven that s the time we leave at seven i ll be waiting up for heaven counting every mile of railroad track that moves me back i never though my heart could be so yearny why did i decide to roam gotta take a sentimental journey sentimental journey home