Holly Hanson: Boxcar Betty

http://www.NeptunesCar.com Written and performed by Holly Hanson.

The picture in the video is a Hobo Nickel Collection - ". . . but my hands are warm from carving pictures on these coins." Via Wikipedia, Boxcar Betty is a railroad tramp's worst nightmare and most delicious dream.

Boxcar Betty

Da-da-da Da-da-da Da-da-da-da-da-da-da

I've slipped into the boxcar
with my rucksack and some wine.
There sounds the highball whistle,
and we're rushing down the line.

Cold steel's creeping through
my clothes into my loins,
but my hands are warm from
carving pictures on these coins.

Pre-chorus:
There's a cross on the signal post.
Gonna find some "angel food."
And, the sign of the cat
maybe get me in the mood.

It's a code that you learn
when you're riding on the rails,
when you're squatting down in boxcars,
and following the trails.

Chorus:
Well, I'm no Boxcar Betty,
but don't wish me no harm.
I've got no home or fam'ly.
I'm just trying to stay warm.

Da-da-da Da-da-da Da-da-da-da-da-da-da

Gonna sleep on the beach
with a fire at my side —
feel the pull and the release
of the endless ocean tide.

At the first light of the morning,
I'll be on my way again —
slipping into boxcars
and sleeping now and then.

Pre-chorus:
There's a cross on the signal post.
Gonna find some "angel food."
And, the sign of the cat
maybe get me in the mood.

It's a code that you learn
when you're riding on the rails,
when you're squatting down in boxcars,
and following the trails.

Chorus:
Well, I'm not tough like Betty,
but don't give me no grief.
My aim is strong and steady,
and I'm full of faith and belief.

No, I'm no Boxcar Betty,
but don't wish me no harm.
I've got no home or fam'ly.
I'm just trying to stay warm.

Da-da-da Da-da-da Da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da Da-da-da Da-da-da-da-da-da-da

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Music

Tags:

• Boxcar Betty
• Holly Hanson
• hobo
• hobo song
• boxcar
• hobo code
• Neptune's Car
• Folk
• acoustic

[aronaauxier501]

I LOVE YOU BETTY....HOLLY . I LOVE YOU SO MUCH !!! YOUR VOICE BRAKES THE STONE AROUND MY HEART....AFTER SO MANY YEARS....MY HEART WANTS TO JUMP OUT AND BE IN THE CENTER OF ALL.....WHERE YOUR VOICE COMES FROM,,GODS GREAT LOVE....YOU ARE..GOD"S VOICE,,,,OF PURE HONEY..

[arvidmr]

Excellent guitar and vocal, absolutely nice.

[GoldenFinchFellow]

The hobo code!

[chuxtrux]

hi Holly. i read some of your influences are joni mitchel and kate wolf. that's fitting. your song writing skils are actually better than most. you come up with unusual ideas while your acoustic treatments are both traditional sounding and still refreshing. there are lots of artists on folk labels who are not writing and performing at this very satisfying level. i don't know if you are a touring professional or not. but is is always interesting and entertaining to hear your latest, chuck

[peterqb24]

I love train songs ! Great tune !

[UnsignedMusiciansRS]

Ooooh gotta fave this one ... I love it!