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Tuning: E A D G B E
[Intro] Bb [HERMES]
BbMmm... [Chorus] BbMmm...
[HERMES]
BbMmhm... [Chorus] BbMmhm...
[HERMES]
BbChugga chugga chugga chugga [HERMES and Chorus] BbChugga chugga chugga chugga BbChugga chugga chugga chugga
[HERMES]
BbOnce upon a time there was a railroad line BbDon't ask where, brother, don't ask when BbIt was the road to Hell, it was hard times It was a Dbworld of Ebgods...and men!Bb BbIt's an old song
[Chorus]
BbIt's an old song! [HERMES] BbIt's an old tale from way back when BbIt's an old song
[Chorus]
BbIt's an old song! [HERMES] And Dbwe're gonna Ebsing it Bbagain BbGods and men, a'ight? BbWe got some gods in the house tonight!
BbSee, on the road to Hell there was a railroad line BbAnd there were three old women all dressed the same BbAnd they was always singin' in the back of your mind DbEverybody Ebmeet the FBbates!
(FATES bow) [HERMES]
BbAnd on the road to Hell there was a railroad line BbAnd a lady steppin' off a train BbWith a suitcase full of summertime DbPersephoEbne, by Bbname!
(PERSEPHONE bows)
BbAnd if you ride that train [Chorus] BbYou ride that train
[HERMES]
BbIf you ride that train [Chorus] BbYou ride that train
[HERMES]
BbIf you ride that train to the end of the line BbWhere the sun don't shine and it's always shady BbIt's there you'll find the king of the mine DbAlmiEbghty Mr. HadBbes!
(HADES bows) [HERMES]
BbWe got any other gods? BbOh, right, almost forgot... BbOn the road to Hell there was a railroad station BbAnd a man with feathers on his feet BbWho could help you to your final destination DbMr. HEbermes, thBbat's me!
(HERMES bows) [HERMES]
BbSee, someone's got to tell the tale CWhether or not it turns out well FmMaybe it will turn out this time FmOn the road to Hell FmOn the railroad line BbIt's a sad song
[Chorus]
BbIt's a sad song! [HERMES] BbIt's a sad tale, it's a tragedy BbIt's a sad song
[Chorus]
BbIt's a sad song! [HERMES] We'Dbre Ebgonna singBb it anyway
BbNow, not everyone gets to be a god BbAnd don't forget that times are hard BbHard times in the world of men BbLet me introduce you to a few of them
BbYou can tip your hats and your wallets BbBrothers and sisters, boys and girls BbTo the hardest working Chorus DbIn Ebthe godBbs' almighty world!
(CHORUS bows) [HERMES]
BbAnd workin' just as hard for you BbLet's see what this crew can do!
(HERMES introduces the band. Band break. COMPANY applauds) [HERMES]
BbA'ight! BbA'ight! BbA'ight!
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BbOn the road to Hell there was a railroad line Bb/AAnd a poor boy workin' on a song
[ORPHEUS]
Bb/ALa la la la la la... [HERMES] Bb/FHis mama was a friend of mine Bb/EbAnd this boy was a muse's son BbOn the railroad line on the road to Hell Bb/AYou might say the boy was touched
[ORPHEUS]
Bb/ALa la la la la la... [HERMES] Bb/FCause he was touched by the gods themselves! DbGive it Ebup for OrBbpheus!
(ORPHEUS misses the cue) [HERMES]
BbOrpheus! (ORPHEUS bows)
[HERMES]
BbThere was one more soul on this road BbGirl, come on in from the cold! BbOn the railroad line on the road to Hell BbThere was a young girl looking for something to eat! BbAnd brother, thus begins the tale of DbOrpEbheus and BbEurydice!
BbIt's a love song [Chorus] BbIt's a love song!
[HERMES]
BbIt's a tale of a love from long ago BbIt's a sad song
[Chorus]
BbIt's a sad song! [HERMES] DbBut we're gonna sing it even Ebso BbIt's an old song
[Chorus]
BbIt's an old song! [HERMES] BbIt's an old tale from way back when DbAnd we're gonna sing
[HERMES and Chorus]
EbWe're gonna sing BbWe're gonna sing it again!
[HERMES]
BbAgain! BbAgain!