Road To Hell – Hadestown Cast (from “Hadestown: The Myth. The Musical. (Original Cast Recording)” soundtrack)
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[Hermes:] Once upon a time there was a railroad line Don’t ask where, brother, don’t ask when It was a road to hell – no! it was hard times It was a world of gods and men
[Hermes & company:] It’s an old song It’s an old tale from way back when It’s an old song But we’re gonna sing it again
[Hermes:] Now on the road to hell there was a railroad line And there were three old women all dressed the same And they was always singin’ in the back of your mind Everybody meet the fates!
Now on the road to hell there was a railroad station And a man with feathers on his feet Who would help you to your final destination Mr. Hermes – that’s me!
[Hermes & company:] It’s a sad song It’s a sad tale, it’s a tragedy It’s a sad song But we sing it anyway
[Hermes:] Now, on the road to hell there was a railroad line And a lady steppin’ off a train With a suitcase full of summertime Persephone, by name
There was a railroad line on the road to hell There was a young man down on a bended knee And brother, thus begins the tale Of Orpheus and Eurydice!
[Hermes & company:] It’s a love song It’s a tale of a love that never dies It’s a love song About someone who tries