Kinky Friedman - Western Union Wire lyrics

(kinky friedman) From a cheap hotel in dallas On a cold december day A telegram was traveling on its way Like a sad old song from somewhere In the distance of a dream Flashing On the telegraph machine. It said, Western union wire Western union wire Well, the taxicab it took her To the airport in the dawn, She knew in just an hour she'd be gone. She was standing near the platform When someone came And put the lonely message in her hand. It said, Western union wire Western union wire Headin' high above chicago Just a-reachin' for the skies She found herself with teardrops in her eyes. And a little boy beside her asked her, And she just broke down a-cryin' It said, Western union wire