Great North Special, were you on board?
You can't find a ride like that no more
Night the chariot swung down low
Ninety-nine children had a chance to goOne long party from front to end
Tune to the whistle going round the bend
No great hurry, what do you say?
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(Might as well, might as well)Ragtime slowly for twenty-five miles
Then switch over to the Cajun style
Bar car loaded with rhythm and blues
Rock and roll wailing in the old cabooseLong train running from coast to coast
Bringing 'long the party where they need it the most
Work on the box car, beat on the bell
Nothing else shaking so you might just as wellMight as well, might as well
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(Might as well, might as well)Never had such a good time in my life before
I'd like to have it one time more
One good ride from start to end
I'd like to take that ride againRun out of track and I caught the plane
Back in the county with the blues again
Great North Special been on my mind
Might like to ride it just one more timeMight as well, might as well
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