(I’m Going Away On The 2:10 Train)
From the production “Madame Sherry”, 1911
Words by Lew Brown
Music by Albert Von Tilzer
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by Gerd Westendorp:
Lyrics
- Train time is near, I’m leaving dear
Just wipe those tears away
I’m sorry I can’t stay
Though I must roam, far from my home
It’s because you started flirting
And my feelings you were hurting
Why do you say, when I’m away
I will soon forget you, Honey dear
Your words do grieve me so
But I have got to go
There’s my train a-drawing near
Refrain
Good Bye, old gal, I’m going away
One the “2 – 10” train
Can’t remain, it’s a shame
But you know that you are all to blame
You’re going to miss me, dear
Come on and kiss me, dear
It’s for the last time honey
That you’re going to press your lips to mine
Good-bye! Good-bye!
- Don’t stand and cry, don’t ask me why
I’ve made a solemn vow and I am going now
Some day you’ll miss my loving kiss
And I know that you’ll be yearning
Just to welcome my returning
You’ve been my pal, but not my gal
‘Cause I saw you flirting every day
Hear those train whistles blow?
That means I’ve got to go
No use asking me to stay