Actually, that is an old Rod McKuen song. And the words you quoted,Gene, are from a DIFFERENT Rod McKuen song, "Two-Ten, Six-Eighteen". I've got the lyrics for both of the songs somewhere, and I'll post them as soon as I can find them. I know that's a little irksome, but watch this space. TWO-TEN, SIX EIGHTEEN (Rod McKuen) I've been away so long, Fought a war that's come and gone. Doesn't anybody know my name? My sister's up and wed, And mama's took to bed. Doesn't anybody know my name?
CHORUS: Please tell me if you can, what time does the train roll in? Two-ten, Six-eighteen, Ten forty-four.
The hedge is turning brown, And the fence is falling down. Doesn't.... The girl I left behind Has gone to Caroline. Doesn't....
Fought that war across the sea. Almost died to keep us free. Doesn't.... Now I'm home and no one cares. Seems that troubles are only theirs. Doesn't....
Hope this helps, Angus.
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