Introduction
“Ride the Train” is a song recorded by the American country music band Alabama. It was released in October 1981 as the B-side to their single “Feels So Right” from the album of the same name. The song was written by Tim DuBois and Jim Hurt.
“Ride the Train” is a mid-tempo country pop song with a strong beat. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is in love with a woman who does not return his feelings. He compares his situation to that of a criminal who has been sentenced to death and is now being taken to the electric chair. The woman is the one who has sentenced him, and the train is the vehicle that is taking him to his doom.
The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1982. It has also been covered by several other artists, including Jason Aldean.