Exploring some parallels between railroad lines and human timelines and genealogy.
The Tracks Of Life
© 2022 Don Digirolamo
[Intro] [ Asus2 E Asus2 E ] (X2)
Sometimes life seems like a train line Asus2 E
Unfolding in mysterious ways Asus2 E
It’s majestic to watch a train roll by Cmaj7 Asus2
Maybe heading out for days E
Our tracks were laid by many Asus2 E
It took a long long time Asus2 E
Teamwork, sweat, labor, and love Cmaj7 Asus2
And hours on the line E
So many came before us Asus2 E
So we could be here now Asus2 E
A parade of generations Cmaj7 Asus2
That can’t begin to tell us how E
We all have a storied legacy Asus2 E
For many thousand years Asus2 E
And the human race keeps running Cmaj7 Asus2
Tryin’ to stay ahead of all our fears E
[Break] [ Asus2 E Asus2 E ] (X2)
The rhythm of our heartbeats Asus2 E
The wheels upon the rails Asus2 E
Both tease out our legacy Cmaj7 Asus2
Our victories and our fails E
The tracks of life stretch out before us Asus2 E
Teasing us to stay on board Asus2 E
As our train departs the station Cmaj7 Asus2
Our new adventures lie in store E
[Break] [ Asus2 E Asus2 E ] (X2)
Sometimes life seems like a train line Asus2 E
Unfolding in mysterious ways Asus2 E
It’s majestic to watch a life roll by Cmaj7 Asus2
‘Twill be heading out for days E
[Outro] [ Asus2 E Asus2 E Cmaj7 Asus2 E ] (X2)
@tellingstories Mar 2022
"A parade of generations." - What a beautiful image. I sure love trains and this song is my new favorite train song story and that really is the story of everyone who just wants to go home - and that home can cross generations and time. Brilliant - I agree "new adventures lie in store." So important to be on the journey and to enjoy those we journey with.
@philmcmill Feb 2022
Excellent lyrics and music! Love the chords, and your voice sounds great.