I was on that train to the border town
I was on that train, I was freedom bound
I was on that train when the trestle fell
No arms to hold me as I said my farewell
Do you see that dove who flies to me
Can you hear my love as he cries to sleep
Where the Mackinaw River meets the great Illinois
There I gave my love to a low-born boy
I was lost in the light of a flame burning wild
When I felt the stirring of a star-crossed child
Do you see that dove who flies to me
Can you hear my love as he cries to sleep
Well the burden grew, we planned our escape
He said, I will meet you up that North Country way
I was just past Eureka when the engine broke free
I’m going to God and my burden with me
Do you see that dove who flies to me
Can you hear my love as he cries to sleep
Do you see that dove who flies to me
Can you hear my love as he cries to sleep