Flatlanders

When the south wind of summer
Sings through the trees
And the high mountain thunder
Hangs low in the breeze

A strong heart flows over
An empty heart fills
And the south wind of summer
Caresses the hills

There is no returning
The seasons don't end
They just blow through the branches
And bend with the wind

When the south wind of summer
Sings to the pines
And the faraway cities
Seem so close behind

A strong heart flows over
An empty heart fills
And the south wind of summer
Blows where it wills

There is no returning
The season's don't end
They just blow through the branches
And bend with the wind

That midnight train is a long and a slow one
The timetable's set, the brakeman is tired
Your seat is reserved with exceptions for no one
No luggage allowed, no ticket required

It will be there right on time at the station
Even if midnight must come at high noon
And you will not know that train's destination
And you'll not leave late nor one minute too soon

You may sit beside fear and go worse than lonely
Or travel with trust and love and faith restored
These choices you have and these choices only
When that train rolls in and you step on board

Now that whistle blows, yes it's already whinin'
If you listen close, you can hear it soft and clear
And that headlight burns, yes it's already shinin'
You might as well choose right now, it's love or fear
It's love or fear

That midnight tram is a long and a slow one
The timetable's set, the brakernan is tired
Your seat is reserved with exceptions for no one
No luggage allowed, no ticket required

It will be there right on time at the station
Even if midnight must come at high noon
And you will not know that tram's destination
And you'll not leave late nor one minute too soon

You may sit beside fear and go worse than lonely
Or travel with trust and love and faith restored
These choices you have and these choices only
When that tram rolls in and you step on board

Now that whistle blows, yes it's already whimn'
If you listen close, you can hear it soft and clear
And that headlight burns, yes it's already shimn'
You might as well choose right now, it's love or fear
It's love or fear