Abilene, Abilene Prettiest town I ever seen Folks down there don't treat you mean In Abilene, my Abilene I sit alone most every night Watch them trains roll out of sight Wish that they were carryin' me To Abilene, my Abilene Crowded city, ain't nothin' free Nothin' in this town for me Wish to God that I could be In Abilene, my Abilene How I wish that train would come
Take me back where I come from Take me where I want to be In Abilene, my Abilene Rotgut whiskey numbs the brain If I stay here I'll go insane Think I need a change of scene To Abilene, my Abilene Outside my window cold rain falls Sit here starin' at the walls If I was home, I'd be serene In Abilene, my Abilene