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Hey Porter
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Hey Porter was released on June 1, 1975 by Columbia Nashville Legacy as a part of the album Anniversary Special Vol. One
June 1, 1975
LabelColumbia Nashville Legacy
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy

Music Video

Music Video

Lyrics

Hey porter, hey porter, would you tell me the time?
How much longer will it be 'til we cross that Mason-Dixon line?
When we hit Dixie would you tell that engineer to ring his bell
And ask everybody that ain't asleep to stand right up and yell
Hey porter, hey porter, what time did you say?
How much longer will it be 'til I can see the light of day?
When we hit Dixie would you tell that engineer to slow it down
Or better still just stop the train 'cause I'd like to look around
Hey porter, hey porter, it's gettin' light outside
This old train is a-puffin' smoke and I have to strain my eyes
But ask that engineer if he will blow his whistle please
'Cause I smell frost on cotton leaves and I feel that southern breeze
Hey porter, hey porter, please open up the door
When they stop this train I'm gonna get
Off first 'cause I can't wait no more
Tell that engineer I said thanks a lot and I didn't mind the fare
I'm gonna set my feet on southern soil and breathe that southern air
Hey porter, it's gettin' light outside
This old train is a-puffin' smoke and I have to strain my eyes
But ask that engineer if he would blow his whistle please
'Cause I smell frost on cotton leaves and I feel that southern breeze
Written by: Johnny R. Cash
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