They were still bagging grain when the train pulled in
He was a hardworkin' fella with a knockabout grin
And the boss' daughter took a shine to him
And they were off like a runaway train
Close the line, put the signals down
No flag or whistle going to stop them now
And that loco's doing 'bout the speed of sound
They were off like a runaway train...
Chorus... Oooo
Down the ribbon of steel they rolled
They were thundering out of control
Oooo
Got a lot to explain
A full head of steam
And a love like a runaway train
Chorus...
They can't go back but they just don't care
She's getting the feeling for the wind in her hair
And it's destination: Anywhere
They were off like a runaway train...
Chorus...