Janis Ian — This Train Still Runs

[Verse 1] I felt a rumble in my heart, over the mountains As the engine ate the spark, spitting out the miles Times when I tried to jump the track Weight of the world upon my back Still after all is said and done [Chorus] This train still runs It doesn't matter where it's gone This train still runs And though the baggage weighs a ton We carry on Nothing is forever young And I'm not done—this train still runs [Verse 2] I had a friend I left behind, back at the station We used to burn the power lines, racing with the wind But time has the manners of a thief Young love turns bittersweet Still we keep the lantern hung [Chorus] This train still runs It doesn't matter where it's gone This train still runs And though the baggage weighs a ton We carry on No one is forever young And we're not done—this train still runs [Bridge] I got a ticket in my pocket and I'm ready to ride I got a motor rolling over to an easy glide I'm gonna travel on the gravel to the other side Sure as a baby loves the teat Sure as a high heel on concrete Sure as the songs I've left unsung [Chorus] This train will run It doesn't matter where it's gone This train will run And it will carry on No one is forever young I'm not done—this train still runs