Rod Stewart
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[(intro) ]D Bm G D
(verso 1)
D Bm G D
People get ready, there's a train a comin'
D Bm G D
You don't need no baggage, you just get on board
D Bm G D
All you need is faith to hear the diesels hummin'
F#m Em G D
Don't need no ticket, you just thank the Lord
(verso 2)
D Bm G D
People get ready for the train to Jordan
D Bm G D
It's picking up passengers from coast to coast
D Bm G D
Faith is the key, open the doors and board 'em
F#m Em G D
There's hope for all among those loved the most.
(verso 3)
D Bm G D
There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
D Bm G D
Who would hurt all mankind just to save his own
D Bm G D
Have pity on those whose chances grow thinner
F#m Em G D
For there's no hiding place against the Kingdom's throne
(verso 4)
D Bm G D
So people get ready, there's a train a comin'
D Bm G D
You don't need no baggage, you just get on board
D Bm G D
All you need is faith to hear the diesels hummin'
F#m Em G D
Don't need no ticket, you just thank the Lord
( D Bm G D )
(solo) Eb Cm Ab Eb
Eb Cm Ab Eb
I'm getting ready
Eb Cm Ab Eb
I'm getting ready
Eb Cm Ab Eb
this time I'm ready
Eb Cm Ab Eb
this time I'm ready
How to play Rod Stewart
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.