hey little one don t you cry you must be brave so dry your eyes you know tomorrow will find me gone because the wild leads me on peace of mind is hard to find lots of worries in this heart of mine why do i wander so endlessly and leave the girl the girl that loves me it s all right it s all right it s all right i ll be back someday over the hill by the setting sun my love goes back to my little one bless and keep her oh lord above and send to her all my love and carry me oh lonesome train over these hills back to my love again this will be my last time to roam and down in that valley that s where we ll build our home just in time to be too late my little one got married today carry me oh lonesome train behind these hills to hide my shame it s all right it s all right it s all right i ll be on my way 