Pullman Prayer

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I met you on a southbound train By a cracked window in the rain You wore that blue coat, neat and plain And I kept staring just the same You laughed when I asked your name Said this old world was hard to tame I liked your smile, I liked your eyes I liked the way you told me lies [Pre-Chorus] Now I’ve got a mind made up I’ve had my fill, I’ve had enough If you’re ever gonna call me yours You’ve got to walk through one door [Chorus] You got to leave him first Leave him first Then I can call it blessed And give you my best You got to leave him first Leave him first I want you for my wife For the rest of my life [Verse 2] The train kept shaking through the night Dust on the glass, moon hanging right You said he drinks and he won’t change And every promise sounds the same I held your hand, you held it tight Like you were tired of another fight I said, “Darlin’, if you’re free and clear I’ll be waiting at the next stop here” [Pre-Chorus] I ain’t trying to steal no heart I just want a brand new start If you’re ever gonna call me yours You’ve got to walk through one door [Chorus] You got to leave him first Leave him first Then I can call it blessed And give you my best You got to leave him first Leave him first I want you for my wife For the rest of my life [Bridge] When that whistle cut the dark I could hear hope in my heart One small step and one goodbye Could turn a stranger into my bride [Final Chorus] You got to leave him first Leave him first Then I can call it blessed And give you my best You got to leave him first Leave him first I want you for my wife For the rest of my life