Hey Porter Song Lyrics and Chords

 

Hey Porter Song Lyrics and Chords by Johnny Cash

 

Hey Porter
by Johnny Cash
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Hey porter hey porter would you tell me the time
 
How much longer will it be till we cross that
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Mason Dixon line
 
At d
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aylight would you tell that engineer to  
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slow it down
 
Or better still just  
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stop the train cause  
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I want to look a
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round

Hey porter hey porter what time did you say

 
How much longer will it be till I can  
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see the light of day
 
When we hit  
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Dixie will you tell that  
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engineer to ring his bell
 
And ask everybody that ain't  
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asleep to  
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stand right up and  
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yell

Hey porter hey porter it's getting light outside

 
This ole train is puffing smoke and  
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I have to strain my eyes
 
But ask that  
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engineer if he will  
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blow his whistle please
 
Cause I smell  
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frost on cotton leaves and I  
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feel that southern  
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breeze

Hey porter hey porter please get my bags for me

 
I need nobody to tell me now that  
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we're in Tennessee
 
Go tell that  
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engineer to make that  
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lonesome whistle scream
 
We're not so  
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far from home so take it  
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easy on the  
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steam

Hey porter hey porter please open up the door

 
When they stop the train I want to get off first  
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cause I can't wait no more
 
Tell that  
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engineer I said thanks a lot and
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I didn't mind the fare
 
I'm gonna sat my  
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feet on southern soil and  
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breathe that southern  
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air

 

FAQ

 

Who sang the the song Hey Porter?
- The song Hey Porter was sang by Johnny Cash.

 

Who is Johnny Cash?
- John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash February 26, 1932 - September 12, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career. He was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice, the distinctive sound of his Tennessee Three backing band characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms, a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor, free prison concerts, and a trademark all-black stage wardrobe which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black".Born to poor cotton farmers in Kingsland, Arkansas, Cash rose to fame in the burgeoning rockabilly scene in Memphis, Tennessee, after four years in the Air Force. He traditionally began his concerts by simply introducing himself, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash", followed by "Folsom Prison Blues", one of his signature songs. Alongside "Folsom Prison Blues", his other signature songs include "I Walk the Line", "Ring of Fire", "Get Rhythm", and "Man in Black". He also recorded humorous numbers like "One Piece at a Time" and "A Boy Named Sue", a duet with his future wife June called "Jackson" (followed by many further duets after their wedding), and railroad songs such as "Hey, Porter", "Orange Blossom Special", and "Rock Island Line". During the last stage of his career, he covered songs by contemporary rock artists of the time his most notable covers were "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails, "Rusty Cage" by Soundgarden and, "Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode.
Cash is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. His genre-spanning music embraced country, rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel sounds. This crossover appeal earned him the rare honor of being inducted into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame.

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