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By the Time He Reads Her Letter
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An original "train song." I sing and play all instruments, except for the drum loop, which I edited. No AI.
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Released 09-Jun-2026
Category Americana
Application GarageBand
File
Type m4a
Size 3.1 Mb
Activity
Plays 9
Downloads 1
Weekly plays 1
Weekly downloads 1
Rights and AI
License No derivative works allowed
AI lyrics No
AI music/production No
Lyrics
By the time he reads her letter, she’ll be north of Tennessee
Celebrating a new life with a pint of Hennessy
She’ll make it far in the dining car of The City of New Orleans
And except for her guitar, she left him everything

She met him in a bar south of Yazoo City
He was not a handsome man, made up for by his wit. He
Had a dead-end job, a 3-cylinder Saab, and a BSA 650
And except for her guitar, she left him everything

Train whistle blows through the Shawnee Hills and below
Where she’s going she won’t know until Ontario					                 
But she’ll make it far in the dining car, all the way to Chicago
And by the time he reads her letter, she’s looking at the snow

Train whistle blows underneath a thumbnail moon
Where she’s going she won’t know until tomorrow noon
But she’ll make it far in the sleeping car, at least until Matoon
And by the time he reads her letter,  she’s  checked into her room 
Comments
artist
Nice one Steve!
Can't resist a good "train song."
Latest song: Sing It Proud!
21 days ago
artist
good job sir!
Latest song: Super Riffing
21 days ago
artist
Nice drive as this chugs away. Cool story. Lots to enjoy!
Latest song: City of the Lost
21 days ago
Thanks, jgurner, Dukes, and Bowman!
Latest song: Ghost Atoll
21 days ago
artist
This is very good, Steve, as usual. Love your tones, both on guitar and vocals (they go a little on Stan Ridgway / Wall Of Voodoo style - and i absolutely love that !). Great song too. Full package ! Bravo !
20 days ago
artist
This is a gem.  Love your vocals and guitar work.  Super lyrics too.
20 days ago
Thanks Dyl and TrebleFace for the kind feedback. I love Stanard Ridgway's vocals.
Latest song: Ghost Atoll
20 days ago
artist
@Steve_Brewer_Alt_Blues 
Wowzer! 
Excellent song. Good storytelling!
Vocals, guitars, production... Everything sounds so pro!
Bravo!
😋👌👍
Latest song: Wind At My Back
19 days ago
Thanks, Wyndsok!
Latest song: Ghost Atoll
16 days ago
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