Johnny took the 4:05 and he rode it
Rode it down the line
He did not know that the ghost of Charlie Christian
Was riding too
That`s when he got the feeling
Felt his soul and spirit rise
Closed his eyes and saw a vision
And he was sanctified
He said,
I have heard a calling
I have heard a calling
I have heard it in the night
And I stood under the light of the calling.
Somebody brushed him on the shoulder
He felt a chill run right down his spine
He did not know that the ghost of Charlie Christian
was riding too
(riding too)
But that`s when he got the feeling
[With?] the music coming up from the back
Heard the sound of fingers on steel
And a wheel upon a track
(Chorus)
He said,
I have heard a calling
I can heard a calling
Like a priest or a missionary
I am only following the calling.
Following the calling....