I love this song! Here's the chords along with the words. (I find it easier to understand that way.)

G F Am C

G F
I wish I was a fisherman, tumbling on the seas
Am C
Far away from dry land, and its bitter memories
G F
Casting you my sweet light with abandonment and love
Am C
No ceiling staring down on me, save the starry sky above


Chorus

G F Am C
With light in my hair, you in my arms, woo woo ooh

G F
I wish I was the brakeman, on a heartland diesel train
Am C
Crashing headlong into the heartland, like a cannon in the rain
G F
With the beating of the sleepers, and the burning of the coal
Am C
Counting towns flashing by me, in a night that's full of soul

Chorus

G F
Oh I know I will be loosened, from bonds that hold me tight
Am C
And the chains all hung around me will fall away at last
G F
And on that fine and fateful day, I will take thee in my arms
Am C
I will ride the night train, and I will be the fisherman

Chorus

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The lyrics are a bit different on this one...hmmm...