Rose Tattoo - Once In a Lifetime lyrics

Once in a lifetime, you'll hear that whistle blow There's a long train a' coming Singing soft and low I heard that sad bell ringing Heavenly choir singing True freedom bringing I heard that sad bell Singing soft and low But I've seen the glory In an outlaw's story We've seen the wonder We've felt the thunder And the lightning Told us, this day It's time to let it go Last night I was woken By a wild dog's call Somewhere in the distance Out there in the cold And I felt this jubilation, free of tribulation No sadness or frustration A wild and free sensation I heard that sad bell Singing soft and low We've seen the glory In an outlaw's story I've seen the wonder I've felt the thunder And the lightning Has told me, it's this day It's time to let you go Once a lifetime, you will hear that river flow It will rise and it will take you But it's time for you to go Bathe in absolution A spiritual constitution Thirstin' for redemption Drowning in salvation I heard that sad bell Singing soft and low We've seen the glory In an outlaw's story We've seen the wonder We've felt the thunder And the lightning Has told us, it's this day It's time to let you go