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G G7
There's a little black train that's coming, coming down the track,
C D G
you gotta ride that little black train, but it ain't gonna bring you back.
G G7
You may be a barroom gambler, and cheat your way through life,
C D G
you can't cheat that little black train or beat this final ride.
G G7
You silken barroom ladies, dressed in your worldly pride,
C D G
you gotta ride that little black train, it's coming in tonight.
G G7
Your million dollar fortune, your mansion glittering white,
C D G
you can't take it with you, when the train rolls in tonight.
G G7
Get ready for your savior, and fix your business right,
C D G
you gotta ride that little black train to make this final ride.
G G7
You silken barroom ladies, dressed in your worldly pride,
C D G
you gotta ride that little black train, and it's coming in tonight.
G G7
You may be a barroom gambler, cheat your way through life,
C D G
you can't cheat that little black train or beat this final ride.
G G7
There's a little black train that's coming, coming down the track,
C D G
you gotta ride that little black train, but it ain't gonna bring you back.