Here we stand in the mornin light Wishing it was still last night A glow of fire light in our eyes And never a trace of goodbye If this train station was our room Then the sun would be the moon And all our tears would be the rain I wish that was thunder, not a train (Chorus) And while this southbound carries me to Burmingham I'll take your memory while the rails take me down But I'll leave my heart to you I know you'll keep it safe, till my leavin's through Keep our promise by your side And let our true love be your guide Through the miles that lie between We'll close the distance when we dream And while you're lyin' in the dark Waken with a gentle start You hear your name upon the wind I'm comin' home to you again (Chorus) I know you'll keep it safe, till my leavin's through