Recorded live at a Woody Guthrie "Tribute" concert at the Hollywood Bowl on Sept. 12, 1970. The song was written by Goebel Reeves, a real song-writing hobo also known as the "Texas Drifter." It is said to have been one of Woody Guthrie's favorite songs.
Go to sleep you weary hobo
Let the towns drift slowly by
Can't you hear the steel rails humming
That's the hobo's lullaby
Don't you worry about tomorrow
Let tomorrows come and go
Night, you're in a nice warm boxcar
Safe from all that wind and snow
Go to sleep my weary hobo
Let the towns drift slowly by
Can't you hearing the steel rails humming
That's the hobo's lullaby
Well, I know your clothes are torn and ragged
And your hair is turning gray
Lift your face and smile at trouble
You'll find peace and rest someday
Go to sleep my weary hobo
Let the towns drift slowly by
Can't you hear the steel rails humming
That's the hobo's lullaby
Well, I know the police cause you trouble
They cause trouble everywhere
When you die and go to Heaven
They'll be no policemen there
Go to sleep my weary hobo
Let the towns go drifting by
Can't you hear the steel rails humming
That's the hobo's lullaby
