Caught the early morning train
One way ticket calling west
Not too sure about myself
But it must be for the best

No return to Illinois
Leaving now I'm sure is right
Got to do what I can
Try to make myself a man

It's too late to change my mind
Illinois is miles behind
Too late now to go back home
Sunshine soon I'll telephone

No return to Illinois
Write her soon to tell her, I'm ok

Get myself a little job
Send her money every week
I'll find friends make ends meet
Before long I'll find my feet

Caught the early morning train
One way ticket calling west
Not too sure about myself
But it must be for the best

It's too late to change my mind
Illinois is miles behind
Too late now to go back home
Sunshine soon I'll telephone

No return to Illinois
Write her soon to tell her, I'm ok

It's too late to change my mind
Illinois is miles behind
Too late now to go back home
Sunshine soon I'll telephone

No return to Illinois
Should I try to say goodbye

It's too late to change my mind