Lonesome Whistle Lyrics

I was ridin′ number nine
Headed south from Caroline
I heard that lonesome whistle blow
I got in trouble had to roam
Left my gal and left my home
I heard that lonesome whistle blow

Just a kid acting smart
I went and broke my darling's heart
I guess I was too young to know
They took me off the Georgia Main
Tied me to a ball and chain
I heard that lonesome whistle blow

All alone I′ll bear the shame
I'm a number not a name
I heard that lonesome whistle blow
All I do is sit and cry
When that evening train goes by
I heard that lonesome whistle blow

I'll be locked here in this cell
Till my body′s just a shell
And my hair turns whiter than snow
I′ll never see that gal of mine
Cause I'm in Georgia doin′ time
I heard that lonesome whistle blow