Larry Davis - John Bull Lyrics

There was a time when the railroad
Was the best way to get there from here
The Atlantic and Great Western Railroad
Brought the nation across the frontier

And a passenger train came through Tallmadge
Aboard was a crew to revere
The firemen shall remain nameless
John Bull was the train's engineer

John Bull was driving the train
A hero, I'm sure you'll agree
Saved all of the passengers on board the train
In Tallmadge, 1883

A freight train was there on the side track
John's train was on the main line
Somehow the switch was left open
But there was no signal or sign

John Bull was driving the train
A hero, I'm sure you'll agree
Saved all of the passengers on board the train
In Tallmadge, 1883

John hit the brakes of the engine
He knew that the trains would collide
The firemen jumped for his safety
John stayed with the engine and died

John Bull was driving the train
A hero, I'm sure you'll agree
Saved all of the passengers on board the train
In Tallmadge, 1883

John Bull was driving the train
A hero, I'm sure you'll agree
Saved all of the passengers on board the train
In Tallmadge, 1883