The Unfortunate Brakeman by Kentucky Ramblers Lyrics

[Verse 1]
See the true and faithful brakeman
As he fell between the cars
Not one moment's warning had he
'Til and all pray God he was hurt

[Verse 2]
He's a brave young engineerman
At the age of twenty one
As he fell down from his engine
Crying: "Well, what have I done?"

[Verse 3]
"Have I killed my faithful brakeman?
Could it be that he will die?
Oh, I did my best to save him
But I could not stop in time"

[Verse 4]
See, the car with brassy o'er him
Or it's mangled by his head
See his sister bendin' o'er him
Crying: "Brother are you dead?"
[Verse 5]
"Dying sister, yes I'm dying
Going to join some better shores
Tell my buddy on the G.T
That I'll never see no more"

[Verse 6]
"Sister when you see my brother
These few words I'll say unto him
Tell him never to venture braking
If he does his life will end"

[Verse 7]
Hereto these few words were spoken
'Til he clasped his hands onto his breast
And the spirit all had left him
And his soul had gone to rest