Wreck Of The Old '97 (Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, January 26, 1964)

He was goin' down the grade, makin' 90 miles an hour

When his whistle began to scream

He was found in the wreck, with his hand on the throttle

And was scalded to death with steam

They gave him his orders at Monroe, Virginia

Sayin', "Steve, you're way behind time"

"This is not 38 but this is old 97"

"You must put her in Spencer on time"

I'm goin' top of the world

Just rolling along, just rolling along

I'm quitting the blues of the world

Just singing a song, just singing a song

"Glory Hallelujah," I just told the Parson

"Hey, Par get ready to call"

Just like Humpty Dumpty, I'm headin' for a great big fall

I'm sitting on top of the world

Just rolling along, just rolling along

I'm sitting on top of the world

Just rolling along, just rolling along

I'm rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin', I'm just rollin' along