Ride The Train
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[Intro: ]A E D A
A D E A
The Orange Blossom Special the Wabash Cannonball
D F#m E
the Chatanooga choo choo this hobo's seen 'em all
A D E D
I've watched the Santa Fe lay her smoke against the sky
A D E A
and listened to old number three rollin' through the night
A D A
CHORUS: Ride the train ride the train anywhere I'm goin'
D A
I ride train sleepin' in a box car when it rains
D E A
ride the train ride the train
A D E A
The Southern Pacific the Overland Express
D F#m E
and up ahead, the coal car with West Virginia's best
A D E D
and Oklahoma's Frisco the biggest one of all
A D E A
I've listened to the silver steeds lonesome midnight call
REPEAT CHORUS
G D A
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How to play Ride The Train
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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.