Cocaine Train
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Intro:
C G F7 C
Verse 1
C C7
Well when I was a young lad Damned if I didn't know it all
C7 F C
When I was young like you You know I knew it all
C G G7
But if ya listen to an old dog bark
G7 C
Ya might see them holes before ya fall
Verse 2
C C7
I'm gonna lay somethin on ya' and then I'm gonna heel on out
C7 F C
I'm gonna lay somethin on ya' and then I'm gonna heel on out
C G
And you can take it or leave it
G G7 C
But I damn well know what i'm talkin bout
Chorus
C
Yeah cause I done felt the pain
C C7
and I've been caught in the damned ol rain
F
and lord it's hard ta get off
C
the old white train
C
Yeah the old white train costs a lot to ride
C C7
It stole your heart and even your pride
F
and it'll damn shure forever-more
C
please your brain
G
Take a little advice
G7 C
stay away from the cocaine train
solo
C, C7, F, C, G, G7, C C, G, F7, C
Chorus 2
C
Yeah cause I done felt the pain
C C7
and I've been caught in the damned ol rain
F
and lord it's hard ta get off
C
the old white train
C
Yeah the old white train costs a lot to ride
C C7
It stole your heart and even your pride
F
and it'll damn shure forever-more honey
C
please your brain
G
Take a little advice
G7 C
stay away from the cocaine train
C7 G
Yeah take a little advice
G7 C
and stay away from the cocaine train
C, G, F7, C
G7 C
Cocaine train!
How to play Cocaine Train
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.