Last Train To Memphis
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Intro: D A E G
D A
Sittin' in a taxi backseat
E G
Waitin' on the light to turn green
D
Got a letter in my wallet
A
With an Elvis stamp on it
E G
Talkin' 'bout your life down on Beale Street
D A
Livin' in an Amtrak flashback
E G
Everything you had in a sky blue backpack
D
And the last look you gave me
A
How I swore it wouldn't phase me
E G
But it's damn sure gettin' to me now
G
Girl, you ought to see me now
D
I'm runnin' through the station
A
Runnin' out of time
E
Gonna catch up with you
G
On this westbound line
D
It's a one way track,
A G
There ain't no going back if I miss this
G~
Last train to Memphis
D A E G
D A
I know it may be im crazy
E G
But I've just got to see this thing through
D
There's an eighties song playin'
A
On an A.M station
E G
Sayin, "Boy, she's waitin' there for you"
G
God, I hope it's true
D
I'm runnin' through the station
A
Runnin' out of time
E
Gonna catch up with you
G
On this westbound line
D
It's a one way track,
A G
There ain't no going back if I miss this
G
Last train to Memphis
D A E G
D
There ain't no turnin' back
A G
No, I can't get you back if I miss this
G G~
Ooh, if I miss this
So I'm the last train to Memphis
D A E
G
I'm on the last train to Memphis
D A E G
D
I can see the tracks fadin
A
I can almost hear you say
E G
How much you miss me, girl
D
I can see your pretty smile
A
I can almost hear you say
E G
How much you want to kiss me, girl
G D A E G
I'm on the last train to Memphis
G D A E G D
Yeah, I'm on the last train to Memphis
How to play Last Train To Memphis
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.