I heard the laughter at the depot   But my tears fell like the rain   When I saw them place that long, white casket   In the baggage coach of the evening train      The baby's eyes are red from weeping   Its little heart is filled with pain   Oh daddy, it cried, they're taking mama   Away from us on the evening train      As I turn to walk away from the depot   It seemed I heard her call my name   Take care of my baby and tell him darling   That I'm going home on the evening train      I pray that God will give me courage   To carry on 'til we meet again   It's hard to know, she's gone forever   They're carrying her home on the evening train      I pray that God will give me courage   To carry on 'til we meet again   It's hard to know, she's gone forever   They're carrying her home on the evening train   They're carrying her home on the evening train