Freight Trains And Neon Lights
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[Verso 1]
Dm Dm7 Dm
He put out a hand to reassure
G D
Their eyes met and the world dissolved
Dm
Just like the poets talk about
Am Dm
He turned around and walked straight out
[Refrão]
Dm Dm7 Gm
She saw a red flag, a bad sign
Gm A C Dm
Flashing neon scarlett light
[Verso 2]
Dm
She just stood there in a daze
Gm Dm
Left alone to stand and gaze
Dm7 Dm
An echo chamber in her head
Dm A Dm
Nothing normal could be said
[Refrão]
Dm Dm7 Gm
She saw a red flag, a bad sign
Gm A C Dm
Flashing neon scarlett light
[Ponte]
Dm
How could she know where it could go
Gm Dm
How could she know what he could
Am
Do?
A
How could she know if it would all come through?
[Verso 3]
Dm
Not ready, willing or able?
C Gm Dm
Needed to check once and for all
Am
Give him a chance to make it clear
Am Dm
A line or two, then didnt hear
[Refrão]
Dm Dm7 Gm
She saw a red flag, a bad sign
Gm A C Dm
Flashing neon scarlett light
[Verso 4]
Dm Dm
Heart open, burning fear rushed in
Gm
(He called misunderstanding)
Dm
That helped to fill all the blanks in
A Gm Dm7
And thats when she started to run
[Refrão]
Dm Dm7 Gm
She saw a red flag, a bad sign
Gm A C Dm
Flashing neon scarlett light
[Verso 5]
Dm
Already far too late by then
Dm
All channels now fully open
Gm
Thoughts hammer like great freight train
Dm
Round and round and back again
[Refrão]
Dm Dm7 Gm
She saw a red flag, a bad sign
Gm A C Dm
Flashing neon scarlett light
[Verso 6]
Dm
She had to hold herself down
Dm
Into his arms she could be thrown
Gm
Feet got stuck into the ground
Dm
Watch it all get turned around
[Refrão]
Dm Dm7 Gm
She saw a red flag, a bad sign
Gm A C Dm
Flashing neon scarlett light
[Ponte]
Dm
How could she know where it would go
Gm Dm Am
How could she know what he could do?
A
How could she know if it would all come through?
[Refrão]
Dm Dm7 Gm
She saw a red flag, a bad sign
Gm A C Dm
Flashing neon scarlett light
How to play Freight Trains And Neon Lights
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.