The 'Midnight Ghost'

The midnight ghost is roaring on its way Goes through California up to Oakland and the bay My traveling can be lonesome but I'm happy 'cause I'm bound For the bright lights and the harbor of Puget Sound I came from Carolina through [unverified] Whisked through Arizona, Texas and New Mexico I have no need of friendship 'cause I have no need of pain All I need is for to ride that ghost again I've tried so long to be what the world expects of me But I'm by this cravings to be free The light reveals But I've got everything I want on the midnight ghost The station masters flashlight is sweeping low and wide Seeking out the stragglers trying to hitch a free ride I know these wound out rail yards like I know my sun-cracked face And I slip on board as the zipper gathers pace I got no lover, I have no kid, no kin Waiting on this engine rolling in No my only friends and help means Since we tear on up the coast Are some red wine and the rattle of the midnight ghost