oh smokestack lightnin shinin just like gold why can t you hear me cryin ooooo oh stop your train let a hobo ride why can t you hear me cryin ooooo oh fare you well i never see you no more why can t you hear me cryin ooooo oh stop your train let a poor boy ride callin yes i do let a poor boy ride let his foot step on oh who ve been you baby since i ve been gone