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Hobo's Lullaby was written by Goebel "The Texas Drifter" Reeves (1899-1959) who adopted the life of a vagabond after returning from World War I. Reeves found some musical success in the 30s but quickly became disillusioned with the entertainment industry and promptly left it. I first heard this song on a recording by Woody Guthrie who reportedly held it as his favourite song. He wrote: A hobo's life moves swiftly, broadly, talking and moving in terms of states, countries, seasons... Friendless, he dwells among us, drifting like a tumbleweed across the earth... seeking a freedom that you have only dimly felt at times.

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Go to sleep you weary hobo
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Let the towns drift slowly by
Hear the steel rails hummin'
That's a hobo's lullaby

Do not think about tomorrow
Let tomorrow come and go
Tonight you've got a nice warm boxcar
Safe from all the wind and snow

I know the police cause you trouble
They cause trouble everywhere
But when you die and go to heaven
You'll find no police men there

I know your clothes are torn and ragged
And your hair is turning grey
Lift your face and smile at trouble
You'll find happiness someday

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from The Kitchen Chorus Songbook, released November 9, 2011

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Joe Vickers Drumheller, Alberta

Farmer by day, troubadour by night, Joe Vickers has logged countless miles on both his combine and tour van. His music explores the human spirit singing of the triumphs and tragedies of everyday life on the prairies.

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