interview with Robert Hunter several years ago) is that it was the - Grateful Dead backing up Brewer and Shipley on this recording. It

interview with Robert Hunter several years ago) is that it was the

View chords used in this chart
| C | C | F | C | C C/B | Am D9 | F G | C |
 
C F C
One toke over the line, sweet Jesus, one toke over the line
C/B Am D9 F G C
Sittin' downtown in a railway station, one toke over the line
C
Waitin' for the train that goes home, sweet Mary
F C
Hoping that the train is on time
C/B Am D9 F G C
Sittin' downtown in a railway station, one toke over the line
 
C F C
Who do you love, I hope it's me
D9 F G(7)
I've been changing, as you can plainly see
C F C
I felt the joy and I learned about the pain, and my mama said
Am D9 F
If I should choose to make it part of me
G(7)
Would surely strike me dead, and now I'm ... (chorus)
 
C F C
I sail away, a country mile
D9 F G(7)
And now I'm returning, and showing off my smile
C F C
I met all the girls and I loved myself a few, and to my surprise
Am D9 F
Like everything else that I've been through
G(7)
They opened up my eyes, and now I'm ... (chorus)
 
| C | C | F | C | C C/B | Am D9 | F G | C |
 
 
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Dan Dickinson San Jose CA USA dwd@hpsyvae1.syntex.com

How to play interview with Robert Hunter several years ago) is that it was the

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 C. 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.

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