Rock On
Alek Stark & J. The Barber Lyrics

Now this here's the story about the Rock Island Line
Let me tell you about the legendary Rock Island Line

The Rock Island Line she runs down into New Orleans
It's a railroad line that goes to New Orleans

And just outside of New Orleans is a big toll gate
Before you get to New Orleans, there's a big toll gate

And all the trains that go through the toll gate
Every train that passes through the toll gate

They gotta pay the man some money
Has to pay a toll to the man in charge

But of course, if you got certain things on board
Unless you have certain items on board

You're okay and you don't have to pay the man nothin
In which case, you're exempt from the toll charge

And just now we see a change comin down the line
But things are changing, as you'll soon see

When you come up to the toll gate
As you approach the toll booth

The driver, he shout down to the man
The train driver yells out to the toll-taker

I got pigs, I got horses, I got cows
I have livestock on board

I got sheep, I got all livestock, I got all livestock
Sheep, cows, and all sorts of animals

I got all livestock
Basically, I have a big variety of animals

The man say, you alright boy just
The toll-taker replies, 'Alright, you can go'

Get on through, you don't have to pay me nothin
You can pass through without paying the toll

And then the train go through
And so the train passes through

And when he go through the tollgate
As it goes through the toll booth

The train gotta have a little bit of steam
The train needs a boost of speed

And a little bit of speed
To help it get through the toll booth

And when the driver think he safely on the other side
When the driver thinks he's in the clear

He shouts back down the line to the man
He yells back to the toll-taker

I fooled you, I fooled you
Haha, you were tricked!

I got pig iron, I got pig iron
I actually have metal materials on board

I got all pig iron
That's all I have for cargo

Now I'll tell you where I'm goin boy
Let me tell you where I'm headed

[Chorus:]Down the Rock Island Line is a might good road
The Rock Island Line is an excellent railroad route

Oh the Rock Island Line is the road to ride
It's definitely the preferred route

The Rock Island Line is a mighty good road
Seriously, it's a fantastic route

Well if you want to ride you gotta ride it like you find it
If you want to take it, you'll have to deal with whatever comes your way

Get your ticket at the station of the rock island line
Get your ticket at the Rock Island Line station

Well I may be right, I may be wrong
I'm not sure if I'm correct or not

You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
But you'll regret not having me around when I'm gone

[Chorus]Hey you are safe within
Don't worry, you're in good hands

The good Lord's comin to see me again
The good Lord will watch over me as I travel again

[Chorus]
Again, know that the Rock Island Line is the way to go

ABC WXYZ
This part seems to be non-sensical

The cats on the cover but he don't see me
There's a cat on the cover, but it doesn't see me

[Chorus]
Once again, the Rock Island Line is the best route