Please Hold On While The Train Is Moving
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A
Please hold on while the train is moving
A
Well, ya better hold tight 'cause it's really moving
Dm A
And though it's night, it's hot
E
And the fingertips know what the brain does not
D A
Please hold on while the train is moving
A
Please hold on 'cause the train is slowin?
A
Pickin? up souls who don't know they're goin?
Dm A
We are one? mind
E
You know we cannot help but it's the way we decide
D A
You don't wanna let go when the train is moving
A
Yeah, you tell me that you don't but I know that you love me
A
I'm comin? down fast so you better believe me
Dm A
And I stink, and I sweat
Dm A
And you'll find out if you have not yet
Dm A
We have now, we are one
E
Set the controls for the heart of the sun
D A
Yeah, you're never goin? home once the train is moving
A
I been dead on my bed since Sunday
A
I been rollin? around on the runway
D
And I'm wonderin? if this thing is gonna fly
A
I'm gonna take it to the United Nations
A
Or to a rock 'n' roll radio station
D
And I know you're never gonna leave me for another guy
Bm D A Bm D
I'm on my way, I'm on my way, I'm on my way
A
You know I'm flyin? out over the ocean
A
You know a body's gotta stay in motion
D
But I'm holdin? you now and I'm never gonna let you go
A
I been dead on my bed since Sunday
A
I been rollin? around on the runway
D
And I want you now and I wanted to let you know
Bm D A Bm D A
I'm on my way, I'm on my way, I'm on my way
A
Yeah, I'm a little bit afraid that we're out of control now
A
There's a turn ahead and I think we might roll now
Dm A Dm A
Is it time, it may be, though it seems, a little early to me
Dm A
Say a prayer, to your god
E
And it's gonna even out to the weak in the heart
D A
Please hold on while the train is moving
E
I said please hold on while the train is moving
D A
Please hold on while the train is moving
A
I'm on my way, I'm on my way, I'm on my way
How to play Please Hold On While The Train Is Moving
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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.