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ENGINE NUMBER FIVE (I STEPPED OUT THIS MORNING) Sung by: Mrs. Alice Isringhouse Recorded in Holly Grove, AR 6/15/59 Click here to listen to the original recording To watch my drivers roll; I heard my whistle blowing While the fireman slung the coal. When I got to the switchyard, I heard a brakeman say, "Oh, what a mystery Your engine told today." Up stepped a little maiden With a teardrop in her eye. She began, "Oh, mister man, Do you pull Number Five? My daddy was your fireman, And he often spoke of you Of being so kind-hearted, So honest, so brave and true. He was found dead this morning On trestle number two, On his way to prepare This morning train for you." This story explains the mystery The little maiden told. It was the first time in history I'd found my engines cold. So railroad men, take warning, And play this game fair, So when the Master calls on you, You'll meet my fireman up there. |
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All Songs Recorded by John Quincy Wolf, Jr., unless otherwise noted The John Quincy Wolf Folklore Collection Lyon College, Batesville, Arkansas Back to the Song Index Back to the Wolf Collection Homepage ©Copyright 2002 Lyon College |