The Slow Train

by John Mayfield

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This song has always been a favourite of mine which denotes and laments the closure of many small railway stations in England. I also think it touches on people we meet along the way and who we no longer have in our lives.

The original version has many more lyrics but I didn't feel they lend themselves to a 'pop' format so I can only apologise for anything that is missing.
That said, I hope you enjoy the work.

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No more will I go
To Blandford Forum and Moretehoe
On the slow train from Midsomer Norton and Mumby Road
No churns no porter no cat on a seat
At Chorlton-cum-Hardy or Chester-Le-Street
We won't be meeting again on the slow train

No whitewashed pebbles
No up and no down
From Formby Four Crosses to Dunstable Town
I won't be going again on the slow train

I'll travel no more
From Littleton Badsey to Openshaw
At Long Stanton I'll stand well clear of the doors no more
No one departs
No one arrives
From Selby to Goole
From St Erth to St Ives
They've all passed out of our lives
On the slow train

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released January 7, 2018
Written by Flanders and Swann. 1965.

Arranged, Performed and Produced by John Mayfield.

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John Mayfield is an experienced composer, musician and producer. He was the founder member of the Sheffield synth pop band 'The Naughtiest Girl Was A Monitor.' His work includes The Eurythmics demo studio The Church, Crouch End, London and The Gallery, Chertsey, Surrey, a studio formerly owned by Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music. ... more

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