From A Rolls To The Rails
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G C G
Once he lived like a king and he had everything
D7
All the world they say laid at his feet
G C G
Yet with all his wealth and fame he played that cheatin game
D7 G
And he wound up like a tramp on the street
C G
He went from a Rolls to the rail from a mansion to dirty jails
D7
From a penthouse to the jungle by the track
G C G
From champagne to cheap wine right down to his last dime
D7 G
And now all he owns is the cloths on his back
C G
He drove a big fancy car and he smoked big cigars
D7
Had everything that a man could own
G C G
But wild women and song soon his money was all gone
D7 G
And now he rides in a boxcar alone
C G
He went from a Rolls to the rail from a mansion to dirty jails
D7
From a penthouse to the jungle by the track
G C G
From champagne to cheap wine right down to his last dime
D7 G
And now all he owns is the cloths on his back
How to play From A Rolls To The Rails
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 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.