The Sketcher and the Last Train lyrics

Hear that whistle blowin', there is no devil in it

See the train a-comin', on time to the minute

See the line a-stretchin', on into the distance

See the drawer etchin', carryin' on his romance

Never had the time to stay, he was always on the train

And always found a way to say, "I'll be back

But I don't know when"

He was no dreamer

Take a trip up north and go round by the coast

Stop off at the stations and hear the people boast

All about the views and all about the country

Work a little to pay the dues, maybe make a little money

Took a long time to tire out, but he always knew he would

Said what he did even if he had to shout

He said, "I look for what's good

I am no dreamer"

I've heard some say that soon the train will run no more

And when it falls to ruin, there is one thing for sure:

The drawer will be standing near when grass grows over the station

Waiting for some beer, singing songs for conversation

There are not many left like him, he must be near the last

He does not like the future, still talks really about the past

He is a dreamer

• Artist:Rab Noakes
• Album:Red Pump Special (40th Anniversary Edition)