Empire State Express Lyrics - Original Delta Blues - Son House

I went down to the station 

I leaned against the door 

I went down to the station 

I leaned against the door 

You know I know the Empire State 

Any time I hear her blow 

Then I ask the depot agent 

Let me ride, let me ride the blind 

Oh depot agent 

Please let me ride the blinds 

He said I wouldnt mind it son 

But this empire state aint mine 

You know he said I have an Empire State 

She rides on eastern 

She rides on eastern 

Eastern time 

She runs on ester time 

She is the rollingest baby that runs on New York central line 

Engineers 

I said wasnt me an old farmer 

And I trust all engineers 

You know they took my women away 

Yes the engineers blow the whistle 

The farmer only rung the bell 

You know my women is on board 

And she is waving back farewell 

Im going to tell you all 

You on the train 

You on the train 

The train will do 

And Im gonna tell you all what I know the train will do 

It will take your women away 

And chop back smoke as you