Southern Railroad Blues
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
C
Well, gather round boys, let me tell you some noise for precious few is true
C G
It's been a long, long wait since thirty-eight and lordy, I'm tellin' you, it's a too
tight shoe
G C
Got the Southern Railroad Blues
C
Now I'm crossing lines with these modern times and for it's gettin' hard
C G
Wish I's back in Sulphur Springs way down at the section yard, you would too
G C
Got the Southern Railroad Blues
C
Gold watch chains, black coal-fired trains, and men in overalls
C G
Workin' that track down to hell and back and drinking alcohol, old four roses too
G C
Got the Southern Railroad Blues
C
Sittin' in the kitchen just a-chewin' and a-bitchin' 'cause someone went a-tellin' lies
C G
Back in thirty two when the trestle fell through and Jimmy Joe Raglan died, number 302
G C
Got the Southern Railroad Blues
C
Well, times are tough and most track are rough, I go driving most every day
C G
McDowell boys done bought up the land way down on the freeway, they're coming though
G C
Got the Southern Railroad Blues
C
Every day is in Washington's trust, too late for me it's true
C G
I guess I'll live until I die then God knows I'm through, I'm a leaving you
G C
Got the Southern Railroad Blues
How to play Southern Railroad Blues
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 E. 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.