Please answer my question and don't try to deny it
Blow your whistle once for yes twice for no then I'll be quiet
Was it you who tempted me into leavin' home
Did you cheat me from the ones I loved things I called my own
Was it you who made me forget my name
You old devil on my shoulder: Louisville Nashville southbound train
Why did you call my name out on dark deserted nights
And wake me from my sleep in a cold sweat next to fright
While you knew I'd throw my covers back slip out the front door
Walk down through the track side where you'd greet me with your roar
Was it all my fault or were you to blame
You old devil on my shoulder: Louisville Nashville southbound train
I guess my wife stopped long ago wondering where I am
And the boy that bounced upon my knee by this time is a man
Well the only thing that I can do is wonder where they are
Cause I'm a lifetime prisoner to your wooden sail boxcar
As I gave my life for you I got to say
You old devil on my shoulder: Louisville Nashville southbound train
Louisville Nashville southbound train