yard bulls won't allow. Brother, can you spare a quarter? Buy me something good to eat? Brother, can you spare a nickel, Till I'm on my feet? Chorus I'll be owner of this railroad One of these here days. I'll be owner of this railroad, And I swear, your pay I'll raise. I'll invite you to my mansion, Feed you on goose and terrapin. I'll invite you to the racetrack When my ship comes in. Chorus "The Eyes of Texas" "The Eyes of Texas" is the spirit song of the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas at El Paso. It is set to the tune of "I've Been Working on the Railroad" with alternate lyrics written in 1904. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the University sing the song at Longhorn sports games and other events. Notes External links Levee Song in Carmina Princetonia: The Princeton Song Book (1898) Discussion of "Someone in the Kitchen with Diana" at Mudcat Cafe 1894 songs American folk songs American children's songs Songs about trains Songs about roads Songs based on American history