(Robin Trower - Keith Reid)
View chords used in this chart
Intro: main riff 2X solo (bass/drums on 1,2,3 beats of second measure)
2X with bass and drums throughout
Verse 1:
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--3----------------------3--------------
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^ ^ ^ bend slightly
A
Ain't gonna ride that whiskey train [main riff]
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-5b7---5-2---2-0-------2-----2----------
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^ ^ bend slightly
A
Ain't gonna burn up no more flame [main riff]
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-3----3--------------
-2----2-----------2--
-0----0---0-3-0------
----------------3----
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^ bend slightly
D A
Throw away my bottle down the drain [main riff]
D [w/above riff]
Ain't gonna ride that whiskey train
A
[main riff 2X]
Verse 2:
To think that I could be so wrong
To be so sick and still go on
The way I drink it's been too long
Don't see much point in carrying on
[Guitar solo: 12 bars on A]
[main riff 2X]
Verse 3:
I'm gonna lose these drinking blues
I'm gonna find a girl to make me choose
Between lovin' her and drinking booze
I'm gonna lose these drinking blues
[main riff 2X]
Break:
E D/F#
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
[main riff 2X]
E D/F#
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
[main riff 2X]
Verse 4:
Ain't gonna ride that whiskey train
I'm tired of burning in the flame
Throw away my bottle down the drain
Ain't gonna ride that whiskey train
[Guitar solo: 27 bars on A]
[main riff 2X; end cold]
-- another ace 70's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play (Robin Trower - Keith Reid)
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 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.