Marc Cohn — The Calling Ghost of Charlie Christian

[Verse 1] Johnny took the 4:05 and he rode it Rode it down the line But he did not know that the ghost of Charlie Christian (Yeah) Was riding too (Riding too) But that's when he got the feeling Felt his soul and spirit rise Closed his eyes and saw a vision And he was sanctified [Chorus] He said "I have heard a calling I can hear a calling alright Like a priest or a missionary I am only following" [Verse 2] Somebody brushed him on the shoulder And a chill ran right down his spine But he did not know that the ghost of Charlie Christian Was riding too (Riding too) But that's when he got the feeling And the music was coming up from the back Heard the sound of fingers on steel Like a wheel upon a track [Chorus] He said "I have heard a calling I can hear a calling alright I have heard it in the night And I've stood under the light of The calling Only following the calling" [Bridge] Oh yeah Charlie Christian said [Chorus] Yeah I can hear a calling I can hear a calling sometimes I have heard it in the night And I've stood under the light of The calling [Outro] Following the calling, yeah Only following the calling