Rhinestones In The Ashes
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Intro: G
G C
There's a train out on the mainline, climbin' Tehachapi
G D
There's a place across the railroad tracks, they call eternity
G C
Somewhere there's a jukebox, and a cowboy shootin' pool
G D G
Street narcotics in his socks, no thread left on the spool
C G
Oh there's a fire in the desert, and a whiskey on the wind
D7 D
I must say it's been a pleasure, adios my friend
G C
All that's left is a promise and a pack of matches
G
For the sequin ghost in Buck Owens' clothes
D G
And rhinestones in the ashes
So long city of Angels, speckled bird spread your wings
Braid me a halo from Gene Norman's guitar strings
There's no spirit in the ember, just a sweet song on the breeze
A station wagon zigzagging through the Joshua Tree
Oh there's a fire in the desert, and a whiskey on the wind
I must say it's been a pleasure, adios my friend
All that's left is a promise and a pack of matches
For the sequin ghost in Buck Owens' clothes
And rhinestones in the ashes
The sequin ghost in Buck Owens' clothes
And rhinestones in the ashes
How to play Rhinestones In The Ashes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.