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There are no trains today

by Al C Milton

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A tongue-in-cheek novelty song for those people who get upset when their railway service, whichever one it may be, might fall short of their expectations.

lyrics

Intro

We've got a problem with our train,
we hope your temper you'll restrain
If you're planning to get to your work,
I'm afraid you might be out of luck 'cos

Verse

We're sorry, we're sorry, for causing so much worry,
Our driver's eyes are blurry so there are no trains today.
cos It's raining, it's raining, the results have been quite draining,
now the staff all need retraining so there are no trains today.

chorus

Now leaves have fallen on the line, we just won't get to you on time
We'd like to keep to our timetable but it's turning out to be a fable,

Verse

'cos it's icy, too dicey, for the trains to travel nicely
and accidents are pricey, so there are no trains today

Verse

We're sorry, we're sorry, for causing so much worry
The points have jammed, the lights are red,
you could have had more time in bed

Verse

We're sorry, so sorry, we know you're in a hurry
but the train's still at the terminus,
it's not too late to take the bus.

Chorus

Now the train for North is heading South,
we've heard it all by word of mouth,
The train for East is heading West,
we're really trying to do our best.

Verse

We're sorry, we're sorry, now our train has hit a lorry,
The result has been quite gory, so there are no trains today

Chorus

'Cos the rails too hot, the track's too cold,
the lines are down or so we're told
The drivers have all gone on strike,
the passengers can take a hike

Verse

Still sorry, so sorry, to cut short a long story,
tomorrow hope for glory
but there are no trains today.

credits

released September 19, 2019
Composed, Written and Recorded by Alistair Milton 2019

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Al C Milton UK

Al's songwriting style sounds comfortably familiar yet often surprising. His repertoire includes easy listening, blues, rock, punk, rap, novelty, Scottish and American style country music. Al records and masters his recordings, plays all the instruments and sings all the vocal parts (though his girlfriend raps on "Private Lessons"!) ... more

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