The Unfortunate Brakeman - Kentucky Ramblers

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

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?»

«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»

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?»

«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»

«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»

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