Pan American Boogie
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Intro
E
[Verso 1]
E
Listen here folks, if you wanna take a ride
E
Better take it on the train they call the L&N's pride
[Refrão]
A A
Watch the Pan-American boogie
E E
Lordy, Lordy what a train
E
Takes off from Cincinnati and boogies down to New Orleans
{Solo}
E E
A A
E E
E
[Verso 2]
E
With the headliner swingin' from side to side
E
It's the best streamliner that you ever will ride
[Refrão]
A A
Watch the Pan-American boogie
E E
Lordy, Lordy what a train
E
Takes off from Cincinnati and boogies down to New Orleans
{Instrumental}
E E
A A
E E
E
[Verso 3]
E
Well she boogies on down to Louisville
E
If the gals won't kiss you then a race horse will
[Refrão]
A A
Watch the Pan-American boogie
E E
Lordy, Lordy what a train
E
Takes off from Cincinnati and boogies down to New Orleans
{Solo}
E E
A A
E E
E
[Verso 4]
E
Now there's a little girl down in Nashville Tennessee
E
She'll be at the station 'cause she's waitin' there for me
[Refrão]
A A
Watch the Pan-American boogie
E E
Lordy, Lordy what a train
E
Takes off from Cincinnati and boogies down to New Orleans
{Solo}
E E
A A
E E
E
[Verso 5]
E
Then she comes a flyin' into Birmingham
E
The magic city down in Alabam
[Refrão]
A A
Watch the Pan-American boogie
E E
Lordy, Lordy what a train
E
Takes off from Cincinnati and boogies down to New Orleans
{Ending}
E
How to play Pan American Boogie
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 E. 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.