Pan American
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E B7 E
INTRO
E7 A
I have heard your stories about your fast trains,
B7 E
But now I'll tell you about one all the southern folks have seen.
E7 A
She's the beauty of the southland listen to that whistle scream,
B7 E
It's that Pan American on her way to New Orleans.
E7 A
She leaves Cincinnati headin' down that Dixie line,
B7 E
When she passes that Nashville tower you can hear that whistle whine.
E7 A
Stick your head right out the window and feel that southern breeze,
B7 E
You're on that Pan American on her way to New Orleans.
E E7 A B7 E E7 A B7 E
INSTRUMENTAL
E7 A
If you're ever in the southland and want to see the scenes,
B7 E
Just get yourself a ticket on the Pan American Queen.
E7 A
There's Louisville, Nashville, Montgomery the capital of Alabam,
B7 E
You pass right through them all when your New Orleans bound.
E E7 A B7 E E7 A B7 E
INSTRUMENTAL
E7 A
She leaves Cincinnati headin' down that Dixie line,
B7 E
When she passes that Nashville tower you can hear that whistle whine.
E7 A
Stick your head right out the window and feel that southern breeze,
B7 E B7 E
You're on that Pan American on her way to New Orleans.
How to play Pan American
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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.