Down The Line
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Cappo on 2nd Fret
Intro
G F# Em C A D
G F# Em C A D
[Verso 1]
G F# Em
He gets to the station early, the train shows up on time.
C A D
All aboard, he takes his seat carrying a backpack and a heavy mind.
G F# Em
He thinks about his mamma. Thinks about his wife.
C A D
Thinks about all the good times and what he's left behind.
[Verso 2]
G F# Em
Hung low his head is throbbing. A reminder of last night's rum.
C A D
Regretting what was said, but what's done is done.
G F# Em
The door slammed behind him, didn't say goodbye.
C A D
His heart is filled with sadness but he ain't got a tear to cry.
[Refrão]
C Em C Em
This time he ain't looking back, no more reasons to try.
C Em
It's the beginning of starting over,
A D
As the Burlington Northern screams down the line.
[Verso 3]
G F# Em
There are moments he feels sorry but deep down he doesn't know.
C A D
Thoughts pass through him quicker than the trees in the window.
G F# Em
Too anxious to sleep soundly but in the bed he made he'll lie.
C A D
Can't wait to make it to tomorrow and just leave today behind.
[Refrão]
C Em C Em
This time he ain't looking back, no more reasons to try.
C Em
It's the beginning of starting over,
D
As the Burlington Northern screams down the line.
[Ponte]
C D G F# Em
There's a light at the end of this tunnel, Someday he hopes to find.
C D G C
And the rumble of the rails scare him, But it's exciting at the same time.
C D G F# Em
The door shut behind him, So through an open window he will climb
C D
His mind just keeps on racing...
[Verso 4]
G F# Em
He misses the familiar, to all of his comforts he says goodbye
C A D
An uncertain future greets him with a cold smile and a winking eye
G F# Em
And as he watches the world fly by him nervousness burns inside
C A D
Can't wait to make it to tomorrow and leave today behind.
[Refrão]
C Em C Em
Life's always full of changes and doesn't follow a design
C Em A D
Wounds are worst when they're open but heal over time.
C Em C Em
This time he ain't looking back, no more reasons to try.
C Em
It's the beginning of starting over,
A D
As the Burlington Northern screams down the line.
How to play Down The Line
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.