On A Train
View chords used in this chart
A|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|
* - Only played the first time.
G5 C5
I'm on a train, watching this fire
G5 C5
Just like a plane, it could take us higher
G5 C5
Wish you were here, with me and this fire
G5 C5
We'd keep you warm, you'd never feel tired
Chorus riff:
Bb6 C5
e|---------------------------------------|
B|-0-1-3---3---3---3---3---1---1---1---1-|
G|-------0---0---0---0---0---0---0---0---|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------|
G5
e|---------------------------------|
B|---0---0---0---0---0---0---0---0-|
G|-0---0---0---0---0---0---0---0---|
D|---------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|
Bb6 C5 G5
I'm on a train, it's insane
Bb6 C5 G5
I'm on a train
G5 C5
On a train, watching these skies
G5 C5
That's where the plane, took us high
G5 C5
Wish you were here, here, here with me and this fire
G5 C5
We'd keep you warm, no, no you'd never feel tired, I'm sayin'
G5
Be a man, take a stand, show me what you've got in your hand
C5
If you wanna be the one, show that girl what you're made of
G5
Take it from the start 'til the end, cause you just don't know where to stand
C5
So if you wanna come aboard, I'll be on a
Bb6 C5 G5
Train, it's insane
Bb6 C5 G5
And the wind sand grains
Bb6 C5 G5
I'm on a train
Bb6 C5 G5 Bb6 C5 G5 Bb6 C5 G5 Bb5 C5 G5
Bb6 C5 G5
I'm on a train, it's insane
Bb6 C5 G5
And the wind sand grains
Bb6 C5 G5
And all entertainement fails
Bb6 C5 G5
I'm on a train
Ends with:
G5
e|-------------------3-|
B|---0---0---0---0--3--|
G|-0---0---0---0---0---|
D|---------------------|
A|---------------------|
E|---------------------|
These lyrics must have been written during
a cocaine trip or something like that...
How to play On A 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 A. 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.