engine engine number nine
coming down the railroad line
how much farther back did she get off
old brown suitcase that she carried
i've looked for it everywhere
it just ain't here among the rest
and i'm a little upset
yes tell me engine engine number nine
coming down the railroad line
i know she got pawn in maudemour
a hundred and ten miles ain't much distance
but it sure do make a difference
i don't think
she loves me anymore
i warned her of dangers
don't speak to strangers
did by chance she find new romance
warmer lips to kiss her arms to hold her tighter
stirring new fires inside her
how i wish that it was me
instead of he that stands beside her
engine engine number nine
coming down the railroad line
i know she got moaning baltimore
a hundred and ten miles ain't much distance
but it sure do make a difference
i don't think
she loves me anymore
no i don't think
she loves me anymore
i don't think