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The Rocket
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Traditional Folk
The Rocket was released on September 20, 2011 by Poss Music Works as a part of the album Hay
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AlbumHay
Release DateSeptember 20, 2011
LabelPoss Music Works
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM67

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Bill Poss
Bill Poss
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Fred Eaglesmith
Fred Eaglesmith
Composer

Lyrics

Son, could you help me on this platform
I'm not so good at climbing stairs
I brought me a drink and some sandwiches
I wanted to just sit and watch the trains
I come down here almost every Sunday
My grandkids they used to come too
Now they drop me off at the front gate
I guess that they've got better things to do
No. 47, she's a good one
No. 63 sings like a bird
No. 29, that's the one they call 'The Rocket'
Hey that's the saddest train I ever heard
Son, I'm a decorated veteran
I fought in what they called 'The Great War'
I used to believe in everything it stood for
I don't believe in much anymore
No. 47, she's a good one
No. 63 sings like a bird
No. 29, that's the one they call 'The Rocket'
Hey that's the saddest train I ever heard
Son, you look just like my boy
He stood here almost 40 years today
He looked so good in that brand new soldier's uniform
But that Rocket never brought him back again
No. 47, she's a good one
No. 63 sings like a bird
No. 29, that's the one they call 'The Rocket'
Hey that's the saddest train I ever heard
No. 29, that's the one they call 'The Rocket'
Hey that's the saddest train I ever heard
Written by: Fred Eaglesmith
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