Doobie Brothers - Long Train Running
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
+ - G11 (no 3rd)
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v Gm7
| -10-------10-10--|--10--10---10---- |
| -10-h-11--11-11--|--11--11---10---- |
|:-10-------10-10--|--10--10---10----:|
| -10-h-12--12-12--|--12--12---10---- |
| -10-------10-10--|--10--10---10---- |
| -x--------x--x---|--x---x----x----- |
Lots of strumming here, I'm just showing the fingerings
Cm7 Cm7 Cm6/7 (or Cm7 add 13)
|-8----------------|-8-------8--------|
|-8----------------|-11------10-------|
|-8----------------|-8-------8--------| then repeat intro 2x
|-8----------------|-8-------8--------|
|-10---------------|-10------10-------|
|-8----------------|-8-------8--------|
Again, lots of strumming
D#7 Gm7 D7
|--11--------------|--10------10------|
|--11--------------|--11------10------|
|--12--------------|--10------11------| then back to intro.
|--11--------------|--12------10------|
|--13--------------|--10------12------|
|--11--------------|--10------10------|
There is one other part that uses the intro chords with a different
rhythm, something like this:
| 1 . . . 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . |
|: Gm7 Gm7 Gm7 Gm7 Gm7 G11 :|
| q q q s e e |
q - quarter note
s - sixteenth
e - eighth
How to play Doobie Brothers - Long Train Running
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G11. 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.