Runaway Train
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Capo IV
Am G
I'm gonna take you down to the railway line
F Am
I'm gonna take you down to the railway line
I'm gonna take you where your heart won't break you
G
And the water tastes like wine
F Am
I'm gonna take you down to the railway line
Am G
We won't take money, we won't take the long way 'round
F Am
We won't take money, we won't take the long way 'round
We won't take money, we'll live off the honey
G
When the train goes underground
F Am
We won't take money, we won't take the long way 'round
Fmaj7 C
I'll drive faster, you'll hold tighter
G Am
I'll get wild, you'll get wilder
Fmaj7 C
I'll make thunder, you'll make rain
G F Am
We'll go down to the runaway train
Am G
Clear that track, we're coming on down the line
F Am
Clear that track, we're coming on down the line
Clear that track, they won't take us back
G
They can stick it where the sun don't shine
F Am
Clear that track, we're coming on down the line
Fmaj7 C
I'll drive faster, you'll hold tighter
G Am
I'll get wild, you'll get wilder
Fmaj7 C
I'll make thunder, you'll make rain
G F Am
We'll go down to the runaway train
How to play Runaway Train
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.