I'm calling from the station and I haven't got much time to let you know
I've 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
You should receive some money in a letter that I mailed two days ago
If I'd had more education I'd have made a better life for me and you
But such simple manual labor is the only kind of work that I can do
The bus is loading for Missouri so I guess I better go
I'll call you as soon as I can
I'll be sending you a ticket cause I think I'll get the job
If they're looking for an able bodied man
And remember I'm your able bodied man