I'm calling from the station
And I haven't got much time
To let you know
Got a ticket for Missouri
And there's things I need to say
Before I go
If I could I'd have you meet me
But I don't see how I can
I don't have enough to pay your fare
There's a factory in Columbus
Hiring now I understand
And they're looking for an able bodied man
Baby you should get some money
In the letter that I mailed
Two days ago
But when I wrote the letter
Saying you could come to me
I didn't know
That I was going to lose my job
In such a little while
So now I guess we'll have to change our plan
They may not hire me in Columbus
But I'm pretty sure they will
Cause they're looking for an able bodied man
If I had more education
Now I'd a' made a better life
For me and you
But just simple manual labor
Is the only kind of work
That I can do
The bus is loading for Missouri
So I guess I'd better go
Hon I'll call you up as soon as I can
I'll be sending you a ticket
Cause I know I'll get the job
If they're looking for an able bodied man
I'll be sending you a ticket
Cause I know I'll get the job
And remember I'm your able bodied man