Steel Rails

This song was first released on the all aboard! album. it is the only album it has been released on.



Steel rails, chasing sunshine 'round the bend

Winding through the trees like a ribbon in the wind

I don't mind not knowing what lies down the track

'cause i'm looking out ahead

To keep my mind from turning back



It's not the first time, i find myself alone at dawn

If i really had you once, i still have you when i'm gone

Whistle blowing, blowing lonesome in my mind

Calling me along that never ending double line



Steel rails, chasing sunshine 'round the bend

Winding through the trees like a ribbon in the wind

I don't mind not knowing what lies down the track

'cause i'm looking out ahead to keep my mind from turning back



The sun is shining through the open boxcar door

Lying in my mind with the things i've known before

And i've lost count of all the hours, days and time

Just the rhythm of the rails keeps the motion in my mind



Steel rails, chasing sunshine 'round the bend

Winding through the trees like a ribbon in the wind

I don't mind not knowing what lies down the track

'cause i'm looking out ahead to keep my mind from turning back



Words and music by louisa banscomb


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