This is a little song about delayed trains that I wrote in June 2026.
Your train is late
don't get in a state
please patiently wait
for another up-date
There are leaves on the line
and worms in the wine
and the train can't climb
a small incline
There are wires down
all over town
and the wifi's weak
and the seats squeak
There are swans on the track
eating flapjacks
and geese in a pack
planning an attack
The points won't change
it's rather strange
'cause you can be sure
they worked before
The signals have failed
the driver has bailed
and the guard's been jailed
and the train's been derailed
We always strive
to ensure trains arrive
whether on time or late
it's all up to fate
and nothing to do with us, with us
and nothing to do with us, with us
and nothing to do with us, with us
and nothing to do with us, with us
Here's a recording, made in June 2026, featuring me on vocals, baritone ukulele, flutes and squeaky chair.
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