Daddy Was A Railroad Man Song Lyrics and Chords by Boxcar Willie
Daddy Was A Railroad Man
Written and recorded by Boxcar Willie
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My daddy was a
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man worked as a
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Cuttin' the grass from the right of way
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Building a bridge on the Santa Fe
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laying rails on the old U-P
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red coat
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man my
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daddy was a railroad
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man a hard working
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Worked all day in the hot hot sun
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Lotta hard work and not much mon
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He never quit work till the is done
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Saturday night gonna have a little fun
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daddy was a railroad
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man a steel driving
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Cleared the rails of a big landslide
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Showed a hobo where to hide
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Railroad men gotta a lotta of pride
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hard working not dignified
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FAQ
Who sang the the song Daddy Was A Railroad Man?
- The song Daddy Was A Railroad Man was sang by Boxcar Willie.
Who is Boxcar Willie?
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