I heard the laughter at the depot
but my tears fell like the rain
when i saw them place, that long white casket
in the baggage coach of the evening train

the babies eyes are red from weapin
his little heart is filled with pain
oh daddy it cried:
they're takin momma away from us
on the evening train

...

As i turned to walk away from the depot
it seemed i heard her call my name
take care of my baby
and tell him darlin, that im goin home
on the evening train

i pray that god will give me courage
to carry on, till we meet again
its hard to know shes gone forever
theyre carryin her home
on the evening train

...

i pray that god will give me courage
to carry on, till we meet again
its hard to know, shes gone forever
they're carryin her home
on the evening train

they're carryin her home
on the evening train

This mask:

Don't let it fool you.
For I wear many masks to portray many things.
Not for deception, but for fear.
I've worn so many faces I often forget my own.
This mask has become a part of the daily routine.

Don't let it fool you.
This is for me, for my protection.
I've little assurance left in this world.
I learn to push feeling aside and forget my own.
This mask guards me from your perception.

Don't let it fool you.
Maybe this mask will be better today.
I'll hide within myself beyond your reach.
Too worried about your intent I often forget my own.
If I don't let you in, you can't push me away.

Forgive me.