I'm heartbroken and I'm feelin' low-down I'm sick and tired of the life I live around this old town And I'm gettin' tired of cryin' over you So honey, here's what I'm gonna do I'm takin' the slow train for a long ride I'm gonna stay a long time Losin' an old love, startin' a new life I'm takin' the slow train, leavin' tonight ♪ Well, I'm as lonesome as a soul could be I've got to find someone who cares a little bit for me And I'm gettin' tired of goin' down the track Still, honey, I ain't never comin' back I'm takin' the slow train for a long ride I'm gonna stay a long time Losin' an old love, startin' a new life I'm takin' that slow train, leavin' tonight ♪ I'm takin' that slow train for a long ride I'm gonna stay a long time Losin' an old love, startin' a new life I'm takin' that slow train, leavin' tonight I'm takin' that slow train, leavin' tonight