Lost John
Well Lost John walked gettin' lost in the rain
Round the corner to a passenger train
John made a grip didn't get aboard
Left him a settin' on the ol' railroad

Long gone, Lost John
Long gone, Lost John

No hat on his head no shoes on his feet
He's a beggin' the women for his bread and beans
Theres a woman here a settin' says
"Lookey here john, take this broom and hurry you along"

Long gone, Lost John
Long gone, Lost John

Well I had an old dog and his name was Will
Run Lost John to the top of the hill
Last time ol' Lost John was seen
Was runnin like a rabbit at the Bowling Green
Long gone, Lost John
Long gone, Lost John

Well Lost John walked gettin' lost in the rain
Round the corner to a passenger train
John made a grip didn't get aboard
Left him a settin' on the ol railroad

Gone, Lost John
Long gone, Lost John
He's long gone