Story Behind The Song
Song reflecting life's troubles.
Song Description
Miserable bluesy song over repetitive riff.
Song Length |
4:04 |
Genre |
Blues - Country, Blues - General |
Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Mood |
Gloomy, Cheerless |
Subject |
Trains, Darkness |
Language |
English |
Era |
1950 - 1959 |
Lyrics
I was born - on the wrong side of Eden.
Life took me down - but I ain't beaten.
I speak as I like, - I talk as I find.
From the top to the bottom. this world is blind.
I paid the price, - my heart's still bleedin'
Can't afford to think twice on the wrong side of Eden
All you mean players, - the boys in the band.
There's just one thing you should understand.
Life's a struggle, - a game of dice.
It's easy to cry, it's hard to be nice.
Tomorrow is pay day, - let's spend like fools.
Dance 'til we're crazy, - break all of the rules.
There's an old train comin' - on down the track.
Dirty ol' engine and a dirty smokestack.
Seat by the window, - your ticket's for free.
You can ride all you like - it don't bother me.
Cold wind blowin', - guard rings the bell.
He may be an angel but he could be from Hell.