Discover the story of the song > Hobo’s Lullaby – Woody Guthrie

The song tells the story of a homeless man, referred to as a hobo, who is tired from wandering. The song offers him comfort, telling him to sleep and forget his troubles. The song emphasizes the peace he can find by listening to the hum of the train tracks, and that he shouldn't worry about tomorrow because he is safe in his makeshift bed for the night. The song also suggests that even though the man may have negative experiences with authorities in life, he will find peace in the afterlife.