Iron Horse
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Am Dm
Through the plains and valleys
E Am
Across the great divide
Dm
White man brought his thunder
E Am
From the other side
C Dm
Burning smoke and wing of steel
G C E
Breathing fire from flaming wheels
C Dm
Reaching out for a new frontier
F E
Making sure the way was clear
Dm C
Iron horse, iron horse
G C E
Keep on burning on its course
Dm c
Iron horse, iron horse
F E Am
Burning on and on
F E Am F E
Keep on burning on
Am Dm
Over sand and water
E Am
Across the canyon too
Dm
Through the crimson sunset
E Am
Its mighty whistle blew
C Dm
Burning smoke and wing of steel
G C E
Breathing fire from flaming wheels
C Dm
Reaching out for a new frontier
F E
Making sure the way was clear
Dm C
Iron horse, iron horse
G C E
Keep on burning on its course
Dm C
Iron horse, iron horse
F E Am
Burning on and on
F E Am F E
Keep on burning on
Dm C
Iron horse, iron horse
G C E
Keep on burning on its course
Dm C
Iron horse, iron horse
F E Am
Keep on burning on 3x
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How to play Iron Horse
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 Am. 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.