A real tear-jerker from 1896. words and music by Gussie L. Davis
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“Put it out” said another, “Don’t keep it in here
We’ve paid for our berths and want rest”
But never a word said the man with the child
As he fondled it close to his breast
“Where is its mother? go take it to her”
This a lady then softly said
“I wish that I could” was the man’s reply
“But she’s dead, in the coach ahead”
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While the train rolled onward
A husband sat in tears
Thinking of the happiness
Of just a few short years
For baby’s face brings pictures of
A cherished hope that’s dead
But baby’s cries can’t waken her
In the baggage coach ahead
Every woman arose to assist with the child
There were mothers and wives on that train
And soon was the little one sleeping in peace
With no thought of sorrow or pain
Next morn at a station, he bade all goodbye
“God bless you,” he softly said
Each one had a story to tell in their home
Of the baggage coach ahead