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The Streamlined Cannon Ball
288
Country
The Streamlined Cannon Ball was released on January 1, 1985 by Columbia Nashville as a part of the album Columbia Historic Edition
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1985
LabelColumbia Nashville
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM180

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Roy Acuff
Roy Acuff
Performer
Jess Easterday
Jess Easterday
Mandolin
Pete "Oswald" Kirby
Pete "Oswald" Kirby
Mandolin
Lonnie Wilson
Lonnie Wilson
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Roy Acuff
Roy Acuff
Composer

Lyrics

A long steel rail, a short cross tie
I'm on my way back home
I'm on a train, the king of them all
That streamlined cannonball
She moves along like a cannonball
Like a star in its heavenly flight
This lonesome sound from the whistle you love
As she travels through the night
Her headlight gleams out in the night
The firebox flash you see
The blinds I ride, the life that I love
It's home sweet home to me
She moves along like a cannonball
Like a star in its heavenly flight
This lonesome sound from the whistle you love
As she travels through the night
I can see the smile of the engineer
Although he's old and gray
A contented heart, he waits the call
Of the streamlined cannonball
She moves along like a cannonball
Like a star in its heavenly flight
This lonesome sound from the whistle you love
As she travels through the night
Written by: Roy Acuff
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