(written by Curtis Lee Mayfield)

People get ready, there’s a train comin’
You don’t need no baggage, you just get on board
All you need is faith to hear the diesels hummin’
Don’t need no ticket, you just thank the Lord

So, people get ready for the train to Jordan
Picking up passengers from coast to coast
Faith is the key, open the doors and board ’em
There’s hope for all among those loved the most

There ain’t no room for the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind just to save his own
Have pity on those whose chances grow thinner
For there’s no hiding place against the kingdom’s throne

People get ready, there’s a train comin’
Don’t need no baggage, you just get on board
All you need is faith to hear the diesels hummin’
Picking up passengers coast to coast

All aboard, get on board