Long Train Ride
View chords used in this chart
The verse has a G chord with a slap, then an Em with a slap (palm mute) and then a C
the chorus or (she turns away part) is an Em then dsus2 then C, they all have palm mutes
G Em C
I pass a town without a name
G Em C
seen through the window of a train
G Em C
a boy and girl stand side by side
G Em C
the train arrives she kisses him goodbye
Em Dsus2
She turns away then gets on board
C C
he thought he'd die but now he's sure
Dsus2 C
and as he thinks of one last thing to say
G
the train just rolls away
stays the same for the rest of the song with a little gap after each verse
Buska
How to play Long Train Ride
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 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.