lightnin' hopkins
abilene
Abilene, Abilene Prettiest town I ever seen. Folks down there don't treat you mean In Abilene, my Abilene.  I sit alone most every night Watch them trains roll out of sight Wish that they were carryin' me To Abilene, my Abilene.  Crowded city, ain't nothin' free Nothin' in this town for me Wish to God that I could be In Abilene, my Abilene.  How I wish that train would come Take me back where I come from. Take me where I want to be In Abilene, my Abilene.  Rotgut whiskey numbs the brain If I stay here I'll go insane. Think I need a change of scene To Abilene, my Abilene.  Outside my window cold rain falls, Sit here starin' at the walls; If I was home, I'd be serene In Abilene, my Abilene