Wreck Of The Old 97

G They gave him his orders, C At Monroe, Virginia, G D Sayin' Pete you're way behind time. G C This is not '38, but its old '97, G D G You must put her into Spencer on time. G He looked round an' said, C To his black, greasy fireman, G D Jus' shove on in a lil' more coal. G C And when we cross that wide old mountain, G D G You can watch old '97 roll. G Its a mighty rough road, C From Lynchburg to Danville, G D In a line on a three mile grade. G It was on that grade, C That he lost his airbrake, G D G And you see what a jump he made. G He was goin' down the grade, C Makin' ninety miles an hour, G D When his whistle broke into a scream. G He was found in the wreck, C With his hand on the throttle, G D G And a scalded to death by the steam. G C Now ladies you must take warnin', G D From this time now and on. G Never speak harsh words, C To your true love and husband, G D G He may leave you and never return. Hope ya have fun with this timeless standard.