Railroad Bill, he ain't so bad
Killed his mama, shot a round in his dad
Ride, old Railroad Bill

Railroad Bill, took my wife
If I had said a word he'd have taken my life
I'm gonna ride, old Railroad Bill

Railroad Bill, he were coming down the hill
Lighting cigars with a ten dollar bill
I'm gonna ride, old Railroad Bill

Ten policemen all dressed in black
Come out of nowhere walking down that track
And they looking for Railroad Bill

Railroad Bill, coming out the fence
Robbing the passing train for 16 cents
I'm gonna ride, old Railroad Bill

Railroad Bill, got in gambling game
Shot a man down though he was to blame
When you lose you might learn to lose

He's down in a jailhouse singing railer's blues
Same old pants on your passenger shoes
When you lose you might learn to lose
Railroad Bill, he's a mighty bad man
Shot the lamp from a brakeman's hand
Just to see that man suffer pain
Ride, ride, ride, ride