Mourning Train
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Mourning Train – The Wallflowers
Tabbed by : Anthony
If you play it this way it’s in standard tuning
-Verses 1,2&3 follow the same chord progression
Verse 1
D G
Mama don't 'you send me no love this month
D G
'cause my heart is all used up
A D
and mama I wanna come home
A D
I wanna get back home
G D G
So look out into the morning rain
D A G
'cause I'm on ……….the mourning train
Verse 2
I'm bringing down my suitcase now
I'm shining up my good shoes brown
'cause no-one knows my name
now, no-one knows my name
So look out into the morning rain
'cause I'm on the mourning train
Bridge
Bm E
Mama look at me now
A
Oh how I wish
G A
You were around
D A F#
So many friends I wish
Bm A E
I had right now
Interlude:
D A G D G
Verse 3
Mister you can't hurt me now
You've got my girl, I still don't know how
But it don't matter now
No it don't matter now
So look out into the morning rain
'cause I'm on,
I'm already on
The mourning train
How to play Mourning Train
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 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.