Old Fashioned Train Ride

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1. Come and take a ride on  

an old fashioned train with me.

I promise know you'll find enjoyable, 

the things that you will see.

Don’t forget your bag, 

since we'll be gone for quite a while.

Though it is mainly casual,

I'm sure we'll dine in style.

From the very moment

that we step aboard the train, 

we'll enjoy the COUNTRYSIDE, 

the scenery, and terrain.

It will be a whole new world 

compared to city life,

as we leave behind 

responsibility and strife.  

2. I thought I heard the whistle blow, 

which means it’s time to leave,

and after we have boarded, 

we’ll be just in time for TEA.

I'll help you with your bag, 

and find a comfortable seat.

Then we can rest and chat with

other passengers we meet.

Here we are. This should be perfect.  

Now we can relax.

The engine's starting 

and about to chug us down the tracks.

We're on our way now.  

Can you see the railroad station fading?

It's fun to see the family and 

the friends of people waving.

3. Did you notice up ahead, 

the VILLAGE on your right?

The little shops and town’s people, 

create a lovely sight.

Here comes the porter now, 

I'm sure to invite us to tea.

A table in the tea car

is reserved for you and me.

There’s the room, 

and what a charming atmosphere it is.

It promises to be something 

I wouldn’t want to miss.

4. Look at the delightful pastry tray 

we have been brought.

I love the dainty flowers 

on the quaint china teapot.

Shall I do the pouring 

while you choose a lovely cake?

I’m sure we’ll be refreshed 

and placed into a happy state.

These PASTRIES are delicious 

and the tea delectable.

It might be time to stop 

before we feel very full.

Let’s return now to our seats 

to view the countryside.

Later we can look forward 

to dinner around nine.

5. That will give us time to rest 

and take a little nap.

after, we can find places 

we’re passing on our map.

Come let’s go and rest now 

up until it is the time

when we will be invited 

to the DINNER car to dine.

I hope while I am napping 

I will dream about the meal.

A glass of wine, beef tips 

with vegetables has great appeal.

After all the sights 

that we will see along the way,

I’m sure we will remember this 

as one delightful day!