The Birth of the Telegram, 1814

Journey in a wagon,
Journey on a railroad over green country
Have to brave the elements
Bound for gold and silver
Don't forget us

Telegram
Please write some words and send them
With your hands, you bridge communication
Speak to me, preserve our early memories
Telegram
Please write some words and send them

Will you carry on for us?
Do you ever doubt the day that you left home?
Forced to be oblivious
I regret the things we left unsaid

Telegram
Please write some words and send them
With your hands, you bridge communication
Speak to me, preserve our early memories
Telegram
Please write some words and send them