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Train Wreck Blues



My lady called me a train wreck waitin’ to happen

and you know, I think I believe her.

My lady called me a train wreck waitin’ to happen

and you know, I think I believe her.

I have to put up her with her pleadin’ and rappin’

beggin’ me not to deceive her.


I see a vulture perched above my local bar,

I wonder what he’s waitin’ for.

You know, I see a vulture perched above the bar,

I wonder what he’s waitin’ for.

I’m so sure that I’ve gone too far

that I don’t need to see anymore.


Baby, when they finally come to take me away,

please don’t say my name.

Baby, when they finally come to take me away,

oh Lord, please don’t say my name.

I’ve got only one final debt to pay,

so why would you wanna cast any blame?


Oh, my lady called me a train wreck sure to kill,

so you better get outta here while you can.

My lady called me a train wreck sure to kill,

so you better run while you still can.

There’s sure to be blood that’ll spill

that would frighten a lesser man.