The One-Line Lyric Challenge

Casey Jones

I have to admit something...
I'm a deadhead.

That's right. I'm a fan of The Grateful Dead. This is their interpretation of the legend of John Luther “Casey” Jones   a railroad engineer for the Illinois Central Railroad who was known for his speed. In 1900, he left Memphis' Central Station at a quarter to nine, going over 100 mph because the train was an hour and a half behind schedule. His train collided with another parked train, killing Casey Jones, fortunately everyone else on board survived.

Enjoy the embellished story of "Casey" Jones.

"Casey Jones" by The Grateful Dead



Lyrics: ▶︎

Driving that train, high on cocaine
Casey Jones you better watch your speed
Trouble ahead, trouble behind
And you know that notion just crossed my mind

This old engine
Makes it on time
Leaves Central Station
About a quarter to nine
Hits river junction
At seventeen to
At a quarter to ten
You know it's traveling again

Driving that train, high on cocaine
Casey Jones you better watch your speed
Trouble ahead, trouble behind
And you know that notion just crossed my mind

Trouble ahead
A lady in red
Take my advice
You'd be better off dead
Switch-man sleeping
Train hundred and two
Is on the wrong track
And headed for you

Driving that train, high on cocaine
Casey Jones you better watch your speed
Trouble ahead, trouble behind
And you know that notion just crossed my mind

Trouble with you is
The trouble with me
Got two good eyes
But we still don't see
Come round the bend
You know it's the end
The fireman screams and
The engine just gleams

Driving that train, high on cocaine
Casey Jones you better watch your speed
Trouble ahead, trouble behind
And you know that notion just crossed my mind

Lyric Prompt: "Lady in red" (Prompt closed)

Include the above line somewhere in your entry.
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