Downtown Train
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Intro: :| D | G - A |:
| D | | G - A | | D |
Outside another yellow moon
| G - A | | D |
Has punched a hole in the nighttime, yes
| G - A | | D |
I climb through the window and down to the street
| G - A |
I'm shining like a new dime
| G | | A7 | | G | | A7 |
The downtown trains are full with all of those Brooklyn girls
| G | | A7 |
They try so hard to break out of their little worlds
| D | | G - A | | D |
Well you wave your hand and they scatter like crows
| G - A | | D |
They have nothing that will ever capture your heart
| G - A | | D |
They're just thorns without the rose
| G - A |
Be careful of them in the dark
| G | | A7 | | G | | A7 |
Oh, if I was the one you chose to be your only one
| G - A |
Oh baby can't you hear me now, can't you hear me now
[Refrão]
| D | | G - A | D | | G - A |
Will I see you tonight on a downtown train
| D | | G | G / F# - em | | A7 |
Every night it's just the same, you leave me lonely now
(same as above:)
| D | | G - A | | D |
I know your window and I know it's late
| D | | G - A | | D |
I know your stairs and your doorway
| G - A | | D |
I walk down your street and past your gate
| G - A | | D |
I stand by the light at the four-way
You watch them as they fall, oh baby, they all have heart attacks
They stay at the carnival, but they'll never win you back
[Refrão]
| D | | G - A | D | | G - A |
Will I see you tonight on a downtown train
| D | | G | G / F# - em | | A7 |
Where every night, every night it's just the same, oh baby
| D | | G - A | D | | G - A |
Will I see you tonight on a downtown train
| D | | G | G / F# - em | | A7 |
All of my dreams they fall like rain, oh baby on a downtown train
Solo: | D - G | D - A7 | D - G | A7 |
| D - G | D - A7 | D - G | A7 | A7 |
Will I see you tonight on a downtown train
Where every night, every night it's just the same, oh baby
Will I see you tonight on a downtown train
All of my dreams just fall like rain, all on a downtown train
Intro: :| D | G - A |:
All on a downtown train, all on a downtown train
All on a downtown train, a downtown train
How to play Downtown Train
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 D. 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.