Houston Train
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68 bpm
2/4
| E | E | A | E | x2 | E |
Got me a postcard and a twenty dollar bill
I told you I'd meet you in Memphis if you'd bring me those pills
| E | E | A hold | (A) | E | E | | B | B | A Hold | (A) |
And I got high, and I got drunk, for far too long
And the gypsy train to Houston, is gonna take me along
| E | E | C#m A E | E hold | (E) |
| E | E | A | E | x2 | E |
they call me the wild card, and they called me their fool
I told them I'd bring 'em their money if they'd get me back to you
| E | E | A | A | E | E | | B | B | Ahold | (A) |
And I got cash, and I got robbed for all I own
And the gypsy train to Houston is gonna take me back home
| E | E | C#m A E | E | E |
Solo
| C#m | C#m A | E | E | x2
| B | B | BHold | (B) |
| E | E | A | E | x2 | E |
So I got cleaning, I got a steady job
No longer was I runnin' from the emblems of law
| E | E | A | A | E | E | | B | B | AHold | (A) |
And I got clean, and I got mean to the bone
And the gypsy train to Houston, won't leave me alone
| E | E | C#m A E | E | E |
| C#m | C#m A | E | E | x2
| B | B | A | A |
And the gypsy train to Houston, won't leave me alone!
| E | E | C#m A Ehold
How to play Houston Train
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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.