The City of New Orleans is a classic American folk song written by Steve Goodman and popularized by Arlo Guthrie. It is a song about a train ride from Chicago to New Orleans, and is a tribute to the spirit of the people of the city. The song has been covered by many other artists, including Willie Nelson, John Denver, and Johnny Cash. The song continues to be a favorite of many, and its lyrics are still widely known.
Overview of City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans is a classic folk song written by Steve Goodman and popularized by Arlo Guthrie. The song is a tribute to the spirit of the people of the city, and it tells the story of a train ride from Chicago to New Orleans. The lyrics of the song are about the journey and the people encountered along the way, and the song has become a favorite of many.
Full Lyrics of the Song
Good morning, America, how are you?
Don’t you know me I’m your native son
I’m the train they call the City of New Orleans
I’ll be gone five hundred miles when the day is done
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