I Often Dream Of Trains
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Intro: G
(4 Measures)
[Verso 1]
G Dm F C G
I often dream of trains when I'm alone
G Dm F C G
I ride on them into another zone
Gm Bb
I dream of them constantly
Bb Ebadd2
Heading for paradise
Cm
Or Basingstoke
D7
Or Reading
[Verso 2]
G Dm F C G
I often dream of trains when I'm awake
G Dm F C G
They ride along beside a frozen lake
Gm Bb
And there in the buffet car
Bb Ebadd2
I wait for eternity
Cm
Or Basingstoke
D7
Or Reading
[Verso 3]
G Dm F C G
I often dream of trains till it gets light
G Dm F C G
The summer turns to winter overnight
Gm Bb
The leaves fall so suddenly
Bb Ebadd2
The sun sets at four o'clock
Cm
Exactly what
D7
I'm dreading
[Verso 4]
G Dm F C G
I often dream of trains when I'm with you
G Dm F C G
I wonder if you dream about them too
Gm Bb
Maybe we'll meet one night
Bb Ebadd2
Out in the corridor
Cm
I'm waiting for
D
You baby
D
Baby
D
Baby
D
Baby
D
Baby
How to play I Often Dream Of Trains
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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.