Midnight Train
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[Verse 1]
Em
I made some money on a dice game, I spent the money on some beer
Am Em
I picked a lizard up in east Louisiana, haven't seen her in a couple of years
Am Em
I drank a bottle of tequila in the evening, when I woke up I was back on the road
G Am Em
Imma push this little rig to Oklahoma with a heavier load
[Verse 2]
Em
I met a tweaker in the badlands, I bought some methamphetamine
Am Em
I used a lighter and a little piece of foil, rolled the window up in my little machine
Am Em
And I got higher than a 747, lord, it felt like I was flying the plane
G Am Em
This 18-wheeler's running, it's moving like a passenger train
[Interlude]
Em Am Em B7 Em
[Chorus]
Am Em
When the sun goes down and the coyotes start to howlin' down the line
G D Em
I can smell the diesel burning when the motor starts turnin and them cylinders are ready
to whine
Am Em
On the midnight train I'm gonna run the little engine off the rails
G B7 Em
The highway is the same old heaven, it's the same old hell
[Verse 3]
Em
I ain't been sleepin' for some days now, and my supplier's running low
Em Am Em
I called my brother up to see if he was holding, and I told him I had money to blow
Am Em
He said he knew about a dealer in Durango, but he's leavin in a couple of days
G Am Em
So I'm gonna push this little rig to Colorado with my mind in a haze
[Verse 4]
Em
I'm flying 90 down the highway, headlights are burning down the line
Em Am Em
I hear the engine, it's been screamin like a demon, gonna make it just a matter of time
Am Em
My eyes are heavy and I'm thinking 'bout my baby, lord, I wish that I could see her
again
G Am Em
Drivin' like a devil, gonna push the pedal into the wind
[Interlude]
Em Am Em B7 Em
[Chorus]
Am Em
When the sun goes down and the coyotes start to howlin' down the line
G D Em
I can smell the diesel burnin' when that motor starts turnin and them cylinders are
ready to whine
Am Em
I'm on the midnight train gonna run the little engine off the rails
G B7 Em
The highway is the same old heaven, lord, it's the same old hell
G B7 Em
The highway is the same old heaven, lord, it's the same old hell
G B7 Em
The highway is the same old heaven, lord, it's the same old hell
How to play Midnight Train
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.