Now this is for the kiddies who like to ride the train

Whether in California or even up in Maine

Makes no difference if you're two or a hundred and two

Findin' a horse in the buggies not quite the old choo-choo

Down by the station early in the morning

See the little puffing bellies all in a row

See the station master turn the little handle

Chug chug oop oop off we go

Down by the station early in the morning

Grab a cup of coffee while waiting for the train

Changing another quarter gotta pay the porter

Chug chug oop oop looks like rain

Down by the station shining up the brass plates

Warm the gandy dancers on the main line

See the diamond cracker warming up the big jack

Chug chug oop oop off we go

Down by the station early in the morning

Down by the station early in the morning

Down by the station early in the morning

See the little puffing bellies all in a row

See the station master turn the little handle

Chug chug oop oop off we go

Now it's time to get a-movin'

To get aboard the train

Maybe we'll hit the coast and then we may go to Maine

What's the difference if you're seven or two

Like John get your jollies on the choo-choo

Hop down by the station

Yes down by the station

Hey down by the station