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(kinky friedman)
From a cheap hotel in dallas
On a cold december day
A telegram was traveling on its way
Like a sad old song from somewhere
In the distance of a dream
Flashing
On the telegraph machine.
It said,
Western union wire
Western union wire
Well, the taxicab it took her
To the airport in the dawn,
She knew in just an hour she'd be gone.
She was standing near the platform
When someone came
And put the lonely message in her hand.
It said,
Western union wire
Western union wire
Headin' high above chicago
Just a-reachin' for the skies
She found herself with teardrops in her eyes.
And a little boy beside her asked her,
And she just broke down a-cryin'
It said,
Western union wire
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