chorus: -7 6 6 -7-6 -7 7 7 8 A railroad-e-r, a railroad-er, 9 -8 -8 7 -7 -6 a railroad-er for me. -7 6 6 6 -7 -6 -6 7 7 8 If ever I marry in this wide world, 8 -8 -8 -8 7 -7 -6 6 A railroader's bri-de I'll be. verse 1: Now I would not marry a blacksmith, he's always in the black. I'd rather marry an engineer, that throws the throttle back. chorus: verse 2: I would not marry a farmer, he's always in the dirt. I'd rather marry an engineer, that wears a striped shirt. chorus: verse 3: I would not marry a sheriff, for he is sure to die. But I would marry a railroader, who has them pretty blue eyes. chorus: verse 4: I would not marry a preacher, he preaches too much hell. But I would marry a railroader, who rings the big brass bell. chorus: verse 5: Father, oh dear father, forgive me if you can. If you ever see your daughter again, It'll be with a railroad man. chorus: