A Little Ditty

The Long Island Railroad Song

I came across this link on the I Hate The LIRR page on Facebook.  I couldn't resist singing along...but with me own lyrics. It goes a little like this...

Take a train to Mineola on the Long Island Line

You will find a seat with duct tape it will stick to your behind

As you pass through Locust Valley or approaching Oyster Bay

You’ll get hit with signal problems and will inch along the way

It’s the Long Island Railroad where we aim to please

And all our railway workers get disability for just a sneeze.

The guard who clips your ticket wears a cap as smart as paint

But if you need him for assistance you'll know just where he ain't

You will get from Massapequa to Jamaica in an hour

But you’ll be stuck outside the station cause your train has now lost power

It enters every station with a cheery tink tink tink

And the bathrooms do provide you with the most unholy stink

 

When you reach Jamaica Station there are many railway lines

But your train was terminated there so you won’t make work on time.

Go east to Ronkonkoma where the trees surround the track

But an unauthorized person was hit, so you won’t be going back

People travel on the railroad maybe once or twice a day

And on both ends of their travel there’ll be multiple delays

It’s the Long Island Railroad where we serve with pride

Where we’ll jack up all the prices and take you for a ride.

Thank YOU...I'll be here all week...don't forget to tip your Conductors!