Four-Twenty Special
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: FCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
F | Bb | F | C | F |
Bb | F | C | F |
[Chorus]
Bb F
Yonder comes that Four-Twenty Special
C F
Fastest train on the line
Bb F
And when you hear that whistle a’ blowin’
C F
You will know she’s right on time.
[Verse 1]
Bb F
One night while a poolin’ down through Dixie
C F
The fireman said “look ahead”
Bb F
And the sight they saw made the blood run cold
C F
North bound freighter straight ahead
[Chorus]
Bb F
Yonder comes that Four-Twenty Special
C F
Fastest train on the line
Bb F
And when you hear that whistle a’ blowin’
C F
You will know she’s right on time.
[Banjo Break]
Bb | F | C | F | Bb | F | C | F
[Verse 2]
Bb F
I’ve worked on this railroad most of my life
C F
And I guess I’ll work ’til I die
Bb F
But I’ve never seen a train like the Four-Twenty Special
C F
Her lonesome whistle made me wanna cry
[Chorus]
Bb F
Yonder comes that Four-Twenty Special
C F
Fastest train on the line
Bb F
And when you hear that whistle a’ blowin’
C F
You will know she’s right on time.
[Fiddle Break]
Bb | F | C | F | Bb | F | C | F
[Outro]
Bb F
Yonder comes that Four-Twenty Special
C F
Fastest train on the line
Bb F
And when you hear that whistle a’ blowin’
C F
You will know she’s right on time.
How to play Four-Twenty Special
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 E. 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.