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"The Polar Express" is the theme song of the 2004 film of the same name. It is performed by Tom Hanks (as the conductor) and a chorus of children and plays when the train arrives at the North Pole, as well as during the closing credits. However, the film version only features the children singing, but the conductor's vocals are heard in the closing credits version, as well as on the official soundtrack version.

Earlier in the film, the children are singing the song when Hero Boy first gets on the train.

Lyrics[]

Conductor: (All aboard! All aboard!
Tickets, please, tickets!
Well, you coming?)

Children: It's a magic carpet on a rail
Conductor and Children: Never takes a rest
Children (Conductor): Flying through the mountains and the snow
Ride for free and join the fun (You can ride for free!)
Children: If you just say yes!
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express

Conductor: (You bet!)

Children: Woo, woo, the whistle blows
That's the sound of her singing
Ding, ding, the bell will ring
Conductor and Children: Golly look at her go!

Children: You wonder if you'll get there soon
Anybody's guess
Conductor and Children: 'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express

Children (Conductor): When we get there, we'll scream, "Yes!" (Yeah)
We'll arrive with a
Conductor and Children: Bang, bang, bang
Children: Boom, boom, boom
Laughing all the way!

Conductor: It's a choo choo with a stunning view
That rivals all the best
But you won't ever see it advertised
It’s a simple fact, we stay on track
Though sometimes we digress
But that can only happen on the Polar Express

Children: Hiss, hiss, the steaming mist
Conductor and Children: That's the sound of her breathing
Children: Clang, clang, the boiler bangs
What a wonderful show!

With a comfy seat
Conductor and Children: And lots to eat
Children: Boy is this the best!
Wish it wouldn't ever have to end
Conductor and Children: With a little luck we'll be on time
Children: There's no need to stress
Conductor and Children: 'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express

Conductor: Lights are gleaming far across the snow
You're not dreaming
May I present the North Pole!

If it's penguins you expect to view
You surely haven't guessed
They all live down at the other end
Conductor and Children: With a little luck we'll be on time
There's no need to stress
'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express

Children: Woo, woo, the whistle blows
Conductor and Children: That's the sound of her singing
Children: Ding, ding, the bell will ring
Golly look at her go!

If you want to join us, come along
Conductor: I'll check my manifest
Children: 'Cause that's the way things happen
On the Polar Express

(instrumental break)

Children (Conductor): When we get there, we'll scream, "Yes!" (Yeah)
Children: We'll arrive with a
Conductor and Children: Bang, bang, bang
Children: Boom, boom, boom
Laughing all the way

If you want to join us, come along
Conductor and Children: You can be our guest
Children: 'Cause that's the way things happen
On the
Conductor and Children: Roller...
Coaster...
The Polar...EXPRESS!

Conductor: (Next stop, One Hundred and Thirteen Forty-Four Edbrook Avenue
Next stop, One Hundred and Thirteen Forty-Four
Edbrook Avenue

Ahh ahhh ahh, that is not a toy, young man
Young man, that is not a toy
Take your seats, please
Take your seats.)

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