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I started this song at the train station in Tønder, Denmark. I thought that the messages from all the gods would be the same. -- David Francey

(September 2, 2003. Ans, Denmark)

Lead Vocal: David Francey
Guitar: Kieran Kane
Guitar, Shaker: Kevin Welch
Dobro: Fats Kaplin

Lyrics

I met Jesus in the morning
He was waiting for a train
He said He thought it might be time
To come down and explain
How wrong it was to do some things
And do them in His name
He said, "After all, everybody's
Riding on this train"

I met Buddha on the subway
On the subway underground
Saw his smile slowly fade
I saw him look around
He said He wished we'd understand
And do so in His name
He said, "After all, everybody's
Riding on this train"

Met Allah on the El train
Above the city streets
We rattled down the railway line
And we looked down on the meek
He said He wondered why it was
Some never feel the pain
He said, "After all, everybody's
Riding on this train"

I saw the Devil standing
At the station in the rain
He had a smile upon his face
Self-satisfied and vain
Said, "Heaven is its own reward
I don't have to explain" 
He said, "After all, everybody's
Riding on this train"

by David Francey

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