Railroaders Blues
Song Details & Lyrics
© 2020
Lyricist: Lolan Carter
Genre: Blues
Theme: Storytelling
Testimonial
Story Behind the Song
Railroaders Blues tells the true tale of working on the railroad. The lyricist spins out what it’s like “earning a living riding the rails/rain or shine it never fails.” Days are long, and every town has the “same hotels with the same ole views.” The job is dreary, far away from home, and lonely. Listen “mile after mile” to the Railroaders Blues.