Backstory:

Reasonable Train was formed in Asheville, North Carolina, in 2011. The band initially began as a side project for lead singer Simon Thornton, who wanted a creative outlet outside his job as a train conductor. The project quickly gathered speed when he started jamming with local musicians: bassist Lisa Gold, drummer Daniel Grey, and guitarist Matthew Brown. Their shared love for music and life on the rails soon turned into a serious commitment, and Reasonable Train was born. The band’s unique sound, a blend of folk rock with a touch of bluegrass and country, tells tales of the road, longing, and life’s journey.

Genre:
Folk Rock / Country

Title:
‘Along the Tracks’

Full song lyrics:

(Verse 1)
D [With] every mile on this [G] journey of mine,
A [I’ve] seen the world in its [D] joy and its strife.
D [From] the city lights to the [G] country’s charm,
A [I’ve] played my tunes under [D] star-studded night.

(Chorus)
G D [I’m] along the tracks with my Reasonable Train,
A D [Moving] forward, no looking back again.
G D [With] each strum, every beat, every refrain,
A D [It’s] the song of the Reasonable Train.

(Verse 2)
D [Through] the valleys, over [G] hills so high,
A [We] sing about love, about [D] tears and the smiles.
D [We] belt it out loud under [G] the midnight sky,
A [With] the rhythm of the [D] rolling miles.

(Chorus)
G D [We’re] along the tracks with our Reasonable Train,
A D [Moving] forward, no looking back again.
G D [With] each strum, every beat, every refrain,
A D [It’s] the song of the Reasonable Train.

Bands Favorite Fan:

Reasonable Train’s favorite fan is Peter Dunne from Phoenix, Arizona. Peter was captivated by the band’s unique style and story-telling through their music. He has been to every one of their concerts in Arizona and has all of their albums. Peter says, “Their music speaks to me. It’s like they’re telling my story. Their songs remind me of the ups and downs of life, but they also give me hope and strength. Reasonable Train is, by far, my favorite band because their music is not just a sound, it’s a journey, and I’m glad to be on this ride with them.”