First Train Heading South
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F
I didn't know my baby loved me so-o-o-o-o
Bb F
Until that letter come to let me know
Bb F
Now I pack my bags and then I'll go
C7 F
And catch the first train I see heading south
If I'd a got this letter in Idaho
Bb F
Where snow's so deep it wouldn't let me go
Bb F
I'd a went hog wild and melted all that snow
C7 F
And caught the first train I saw heading south
If I'd a got this letter in Iowa (*be sure to sing/pronouce it as Io-Way)
Bb F
Nothing in this world could make me stay
Bb F
I'd a grabbed my hat and then been on my way
C7 F
And caught the first train I saw heading south
F
I didn't know my baby loved me so-o-o-o-o
Bb F
Until that letter come to let me know
Bb F
Now I pack my bags and then I'll go
C7 F
And catch the first train I see heading south
Instrumental, basically a whole regular verse with lead guitar in front.
F
I didn't know my baby loved me so-o-o-o-o
Bb F
Until that letter come to let me know
Bb F
Now I pack my bags and then I'll go
C7 F
And catch the first train I see heading south
If I'd a got this letter in Ohio
Bb F
With a busted back two arms and a broken toe
Bb F
There'd be no hesitation I would go
C7 F
And catch the first train I saw heading south
But I got this letter up in Maine
Bb F
You can bet your bottom dollar I feel the same
Bb F
Every clickety clack of the drivers call her name
C7 F
As I ride this fast train I caught heading south
F
I didn't know my baby loved me so-o-o-o-o
Bb F
Until that letter come to let me know
Bb F
Now I pack my bags and then I'll go-o-o
C7 F
And catch the first train I see heading south
How to play First Train Heading South
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 F. 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.