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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Buddy Guy
Buddy Guy
Guitar
Tom Hambridge
Tom Hambridge
Drums
Rob McNelley
Rob McNelley
Guitar
Kevin McKendree
Kevin McKendree
Organ
Willie Weeks
Willie Weeks
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Tom Hambridge
Tom Hambridge
Composer
Bill Sweeney
Bill Sweeney
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Tom Hambridge
Tom Hambridge
Producer
Ducky Carlisle
Ducky Carlisle
Recording Engineer
Zach Allen
Zach Allen
Recording Engineer
Roy Hendrickson
Roy Hendrickson
Recording Engineer
Eddie Serafica
Eddie Serafica
Recording Engineer
Kenta Yonesaka
Kenta Yonesaka
Recording Engineer
Ben Findlay
Ben Findlay
Recording Engineer
Sean R. Badum
Sean R. Badum
Assistant Engineer
Jack Chown
Jack Chown
Assistant Engineer
Jason Staniulis
Jason Staniulis
Assistant Engineer
Neal Shaw
Neal Shaw
Assistant Engineer
Michael Saint-Leon
Michael Saint-Leon
Mixing Engineer
Greg Calbi
Greg Calbi
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When I grow old, mama
And my days are through
When I grow old, mama
And my days are through
I got no need, mama
To lay my burden on you
[Verse 2]
If you seen me rustin'
Don't you grease my chain
If you seen me rustin', mama
Don't you grease my chain
Ain't no oil, mama
Gonna ease this poor boy's pain
[Verse 3]
Hear my train comin'
Crossin' that county line
The good Lord heard my prayer
Brought that train right on time
Yes, He did
[Verse 4]
Do y'all hear me?
[Verse 5]
When I close my eyes
Lay me 'neath that willow tree
Yes, when I close my eyes
Lay me 'neath that willow tree
Don't you shed no tears, mama
Let that willow weep for me
[Verse 6]
Hear my train comin'
Crossin' over that county line
The good Lord heard my prayer
Brought that train right on time
The good Lord heard my prayer
Brought that train right on time
[Verse 7]
Heed my worried mind
That's that train of mine
Comin' in right on time
Written by: Bill Sweeney, Tom Hambridge

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