Had my mind all worried – when I tried to sleep last night
When a hand upon my shoulder – gave me a little fright
A stranger by my bedside said – I like your company
I found what I've been looking for – you gonna ride with me
Better get yourself ready son – cause I've made up my mind
To ride that long black train – til the end of the line
As we stepped on board I knew – trouble's waiting round the bend
The devil deals in dying – he deals bloody hand
Your whole life's saving is at stake – win or loose, no one can tell
You better know your cards son – and you better play them well
You can start the game my friend – soon's the dealing's done
All you got is your backbone – and your luck to lean on
I pulled out diamond seven – next up was diamond nine
They're my lucky numbers – I guess I'm doing fine
Seven wonders in the world – seven days in the week
Seven ships with snowwhite sails – sail the seven seas
You've made your point, the stranger said – but one thing I must tell
There's nine coaches on this train – destination hell
Hellbound – hellbound – this train is on a oneway track – can't no one turn her 'round
Nine dragons guard nine fiery gates – they let you through the door
When you've run out of aces – and you can't bluff no more
He grins, lays down the ace of spades – and a jolly joker too
Better find a helping hand son – before this game is through
I sense my time is running out – just one more card to go
I know I have to push my luck – play the best card that I know
I put down the queen of hearts – she's been my friend from old
She used to bring me loving – bring me diamonds, bring me gold
My companion's face turns hard as stone – lays down the king of spades
He's the prince of darkness – carries an ice-cold blade
Your race is run, your time is up – winner takes it all my friend
Your queen of hearts can't help you none – my king rules in this land
Hellbound – hellbound – this train is on a oneway track – can't no one turn her 'round
I'm in despair, my odds are down – when the queen looks up and smiles
A heart is stronger than a blade – love will survive
He's bluffing you, you better jump – you must step down in time
Before the final station – the last stop on the line
He curses as she pulls the break – the wheels start slowing down
I jump and start a-running – soon's my feet touch solid ground
His curse still ringing in my ear – I'm heading for the light
When I hear a whistle blowing – and the train pulls out of sight
Hellbound – hellbound – this train is on a oneway track – can't no one turn her 'round 2X