I'm a long, long way from my home Mendin' a broken heart Runnin' away from a love gone wrong Tryin' to make a new start An old friend called me up to say That you've made some wedding plans I'm comin' home on that midnight train Fight for you like a man Midnight train make your whistle blow Engineer pour your load of coal Midnight train make your engine whine Midnight train get me home on time Oh, the thought of another man holdin' you Is drivin' me insane My only chance is to ride all night I can't let you change your name Now, hey, conductor we can't be late Rollin' on down the track 'Cause you know tomorrow's your wedding day Gotta win my baby back Midnight train make your whistle blow Engineer pour your load of coal Midnight train make your engine whine Midnight train get me home on time Ah, let's go Midnight train make your whistle blow Engineer pour your load of coal Midnight train make your engine whine Midnight train get me home on time