Slow Train Comin'
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[Intro: ]C G D C G D
From the (C)moment (G)I first (D)saw you
I knew (C)I should (G)turn and (D)run
But I (C)can't seem (G)to stop (D)cravin
The (C)tremble (G)from your (D)touch
And I (C)don't know (G)how it (D)happened
But it (C)happened (G)just the (D)same
That (C)bitter (G)sweet (D)addiction
Keeps (C)rushin' (G)through my (D)brain
(C)Wheels (G)are in (D)motion
(C)Time (G)feels (A)frozen
[Refrão] I can (D)hear it rollin' (G)Lord I know
There's a (D)heartache closing (C)in on (G)me
(D)My hearts tied down (C)to these tracks (G)now
I can't (D)seem to (C)break it (G)free
(F)Baby your sweet (G)lovin'
Is like a (F)slow (C)train (D)comin'
It's a constant contradiction
I can't go and I can't stay
It's a no win situation
It's gonna hurt me either way
I can see the end in sight
But I'll just close my eyes
Chorus
Oh you (F)think by now that I'd (G)learned my lesson
But it (F)feels so right that I (C)keep forgett-(D)-in'
I can hear it rollin' Lord I know
There's a heartache closing in on me
My hearts tied down to these tracks now
I can't seem to break it free
(F)Baby your sweet (G)lovin'
(F)Baby your sweet (C)lovin'
(F)Baby your sweet (G)lovin'
Is like a (F)slow (C)train (D)comin'
C G D C G D X4
How to play Slow Train Comin'
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.