Recorded by hank williams, sr.

Words and music by jimmie davis and hank williams, sr.



I was [d] ridin' number nine

Headin' [g] south from caro-[d] line

I heard that lone-[a7] some whistle [d] blow

Got in trouble had to roam

Left my [g] gal and left my [d] home

I heard that lone-[a7] some whistle [d] blow.



1st refrain

Just a [g] kid actin' smart

I went and [d] broke my darlin's heart

I guess i was too young to [a7] know

They took me [d] off the georgia main

Locked me [g] to a ball and [d] chain

I heard that lone-[a7] some whistle [d] blow.



All alone i bear the shame

I'm a number not a name

I heard that lonesome whistle blow

All i do is sit and cry

When the ev'nin' train goes by

I heard that lonesome whistle blow.



2nd refrain

I'll be locked here in this cell

Til my body's just a shell

And my hair turns whiter than snow

I'll never see that gal of mine

Lord, i'm in georgia doin' time

I heard that lonesome whistle blow.


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