On The Atchison Topeka And Santa Fe
Johnny Mercer & The Pied Pipers Lyrics
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I figure that it's engine number forty nine
She's the only one that'll sound that way
On the Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe
See the old smoke risin' 'round the bend
I reckon that she knows she's gonna meet a friend
Folks around these parts get the time of day
Here she comes
Whoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
Hey, Jim you'd better get the rig
Whoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
She's got a list o' passengers that's pretty big
And they'll all want lifts to Brown's Hotel
'Cause lots o' them been travelin' for quite a spell
All the way from Philadelphiay
On The Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
All aboard, all aboard
Here she comes
Whoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
Hey, Jim you'd better get the rig
Whoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
She's got a list o' passengers that's pretty big
And they'll all want lifts to Brown's Hotel
'Cause lots o' them been travelin' for quite a spell
All the way from Philadelphiay
On The Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
The song "On the Atchison Topeka & the Santa Fe" by Johnny Mercer & The Pied Pipers is a classic tune about the famous train route that runs through the American Southwest. The song begins with the sound of a whistle, signaling the arrival of engine number forty nine, which is unique in its sound and is the only one that sounds that way. The train is making its way through the countryside, with smoke rising around the bend as it approaches its destination. The people who live in the area are used to seeing the train and often get the time of day from it as it passes by.
The lyrics also mention the passengers who are traveling on the train, many of whom have been on the road for a long time and are heading to Brown's Hotel for a rest. The song captures the excitement of travel and the thrill of arriving at a new destination, as well as the nostalgia for a bygone era of train travel.
Overall, "On the Atchison Topeka & the Santa Fe" is a lively tribute to the people, places, and experiences associated with this historic train route. The lyrics are evocative and filled with details that paint a vivid picture of life along the railroad, making it a beloved classic that has stood the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Do ya hear that whistle down the line?
Can you hear the train's whistle in the distance?
I figure that it's engine number forty nine
I believe that the train is number forty nine.
She's the only one that'll sound that way
The train makes a unique sound unlike any other.
On the Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe
This train belongs to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railway.
See the old smoke risin' 'round the bend
Smoke from the train is visible nearby.
I reckon that she knows she's gonna meet a friend
The train recognizes its destination and is prepared to meet it.
Folks around these parts get the time of day
The people here are familiar with the train's schedule.
From The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe
This train comes from the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe railway.
All aboard, all aboard
It is time for everyone to get on the train.
Hey, Jim you'd better get the rig
Jim needs to prepare for the train's arrival.
She's got a list o' passengers that's pretty big
There are a lot of passengers on this train.
And they'll all want lifts to Brown's Hotel
The passengers will need transportation to Brown's Hotel.
'Cause lots o' them been travelin' for quite a spell
Many have been traveling for a long time.
All the way from Philadelphiay
Some passengers have traveled all the way from Philadelphia.
On The Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
All these travelers are on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe train.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HARRY WARREN, JOHNNY MERCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnpatterson4816
What about "Orange Blossom Special"and "Blue Train" by Johnny Casb??
"I Heard That Lonesome Whistle Blowin'" by Hank Williams??
"Crazy Train"by Ozzy Osbourne??
"The Locomotion" by Little Eva or Grand Funk Railroad"??
"King of the Road"by Roger Miller??
"Take the A Train"by Duke Ellington??
"Blue Train" bu John Coltrane??
"Baby Likes to Rock It Like a Boogie Woogie Choo Choo Train"by The Tractors??
"She Caught the Katy"by The Blues Brothers??
"Choo Choo Ch"Boogie"-by Louis Jordan or Asleep At The Wheel??
"Mama Tried by.Merle Haggard??
"Waitin"For a Train" by Jimmie Rodgers??
@Wolfhoundersful
Do you hear that whistle down the line?
I figure that it's engine number forty-nine
She's the only one that'll sound that way
On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe
See the old smoke risin 'round the bend
I reckon that she knows she's gonna meet a friend
Folks around these parts get the time of day
From the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
Here she comes
Whoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
Hey Jim, you'd better get the rig
Whoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
She's got a list of passengers that's pretty big
And they'll all want lifts to Brown's hotel
'Cause of lots of them been travelin' for quite a spell
All the way from Philadelphia
On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
(All aboard!) [2x]
(Chuga-chuga-chuga-chuga, woo-woo) [2x]
Let 'er rip, let 'er rip, Mr. Engineer
Gotta go, gotta go far away from here
While the man at the fire shovels on the coal
Stick your head out the cab, watch the drivers roll
See the towns and the roads go a-whizzin' by
Fare thee well Laramie, Albuquerque high
Yesiree, here we are, goin' all the way
(Mustn't quit till we hit California)
(On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe) [2x]
(Here she comes, woo-woo)
Hey Jim, you'd better get the rig
(Whoo hoo hoo hoo hoo)
She's got a list of passengers that's pretty big
And they'll all want lifts to Brown's hotel
'Cause of lots of them been travelin' for quite a spell
(All the way from Philadelphia)
On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe
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On The Atchison, Topeka & The Santa Fe
Johnny Mercer
Do you hear that whistle down the line?
I figure that it's engine number forty-nine
She's the only one that'll sound that way
On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe
See the old smoke risin 'round the bend
I reckon that she knows she's gonna meet a friend
Folks around these parts get the time of day
From the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe
Here she comes
Whoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
Hey Jim, you'd better get the rig
Whoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
She's got a list of passengers that's pretty big
And they'll all want lifts to Brown's hotel
'Cause of lots of them been travelin' for quite a spell
All the way from Philadelphia
On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe
(All aboard!)
(All aboard!)
(Chuga-chuga-chuga-chuga, woo-woo)
(Chuga-chuga-chuga-chuga, woo-woo)
@CSXtrackworker
As an actual railroad man, this has to be the finest railroad song in my book!!
@PGHammer21A
There is a remixed version from the 1970s - commissioned by and used by ATSF in radio and TV ads; the TV ads even covered ATSF Intermodal - and had duplicate advertising in print media - such as National Geographic Magazine.
@victorwaddell6530
What about Glenn Miller's Chattanooga Choo Choo , Steve Goodman's City of New Orleans , and Gordon Lightfoot's Canadian Railway ?
@Ih8kone
But despite the lyrics the AT&SF never served the east coast.
@trainworldstudio7185
I created a more modern remixed version of this song I think you will definitely like it
https://youtu.be/L1y-ufXT6Lg
@StudebakerHawk57
I was born in '57 but often wish I was born 30 years earlier... and songs like this are the reason why. Thanks for posting this gem, KittyCatInAMicrowave!
@bobsaturday4273
you re very foolish . are you wishing to be dead now ?
@williamfox6144
Johnny Mercer is right up there with the all time greats in the music industry. A writer, arranger and singer. He does it all
@bunkerman99
Agreed and I think he owned Capital Records so an executive as well.
@henrybrowne7248
And I only discovered him so recently . . thanks to You Tube . .