I heard that whistle when I heard you speak
Felt that rumble underneath my feet
I knew I bought myself a first class seat
On the blue train

I knew you'd break me down and leave me flat
I saw it coming but I turned my back
I feel like a nickel on the railroad track
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Well, the girls all dance with the boys from the city
But they don't care to dance with me
Well, it ain't my fault that the fields are muddy
And the red clay stains my feet

It's under my nails and it's under my collar
And it shows on Sunday clothes
Though I do my best w

Now i got rockin' chair money
But i got it the hard, hard way
I fought in every battle
From the start to the vj day

Now i'll rock, yeah, rock
Oh baby rock, rock on down the line

Now some folks seem to be jealous
Some don't seem to care
But i got rockin' chair