Lightning Express(Chords)

	        The Lightning Express 
 
TheA Lightning Express from it's depot so grand 
    Had Dstarted out on it's Away 
All of the passengers that were on board 
    B7Seemed to be happy and E7gay 
 
But Aone little boy who sat by himself 
    Was Dreading a letter he Dhad 
You could plainly tell by the Alook on his face 
    That the E7contents of it made him Asad 
 
The stern old conductor then started his rounds 
    Taking tickets from everyone there 
Finally reaching the side of the boy 
    He gruffly demanded his fare 
 
I have no ticket the boy then replied 
    But I'll pay you back someday 
Then I'll put you off at the next stop we make 
    But he stopped when he heard the boy say 
 
(chorus) 
APlease Mr Conductor, don't Dput me off of this Atrain. 
    The best friend I have in the world sir 
Is B7waiting for me in E7pain 
 
AExpected to die any moment sir 
    And Dmay not live through the Dday 
I want to reach home and kiss AMother goodbye 
    BeE7fore God takes her Aaway 
 
A girl sitting near was heard to exclaim 
    If you put him off it's a shame 
Then taking his hat a collection was made 
    The boy's fare was paid on the train 
 
I'm obliged to you miss, the boy then replied 
    You're welcome, she said, never fear 
Each time the conductor would pass through the car 
    The boy's words would ring in his ear 
 
(repeat chorus)