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16.88
3,986
Rockabilly
16.88 was released on January 1, 1966 by Numero Group as a part of the album 16.88 b/w Here We Go Again - Single
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1966
LabelNumero Group
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM101

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Hayden Thompson
Hayden Thompson
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Hayden Thompson
Hayden Thompson
Songwriter

Lyrics

(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
There's a train that leaves from Chicago
Yes, it leaves at 11:09
16.88 would buy me a ticket
I ain't got a dime (ooh-ooh)
No, I ain't got a dime
I left home just a young man
Seeking my fortune and fame
Things have gone bad, not a break have I had
Oh, what a crying shame
Oh, what a crying shame
Now I found me a job washing dishes
16.88 is my goal
When I get my pay, I'll be on my way
But for now, it's pan, pots, and bowls, poor boy
Now, it's pan, pots, and bowls
Now the wind blows cold in Chicago (ooh-ooh)
Soon, the snow will be flying, you see
I hope that I can be back home in Tennessee
Back home in Tennessee
My home folk will be glad to see me
I can see the tear in mom's eye
I can hear dad say, "Son, welcome home
You've been gone too long, my boy
You've been gone too long" (ooh-ooh-ooh)
Written by: Hayden Thompson
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