Southern Streamline
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tab transcribed by Collins Crapo <roxtar@srv.net>
D / / / 2 / / / 3 / / / 4 / / /
5 / / / 6 / / / 7 / / / 8 / / /
Mama, I'm on fire
Old flame, sweet desire
G
Comin' on the midnight
D
Comin' on the midnight train
A
Rollin' steel and thunder
G A7 D
Bring my baby back again
Verse 2:
Roll on down the line
Big wheels rollin' right on time
Hear that whistle blowin'
Hear that engine roar and whine
Take care of my baby
Ridin' on that Southern Streamline
Bridge:
G
Well, I got me a letter this mornin'
D
Just about the break of day
G
Bluebird ringin' my doorbell
A7 D
Rollin' my blues away
G
I said, Honey, we're goin' steppin'
D
Long about Saturday night
G
We're headed down to the station
A7 D
Ev'rything'll be all right
Verse 3:
Honey, what's that sound?
Big wheels rollin' homeward bound
See that smokestack sparkin'
Lightin' up the purple sky
Take care of my baby
Ridin' on that Southern Streamline
(instrumental; same pattern as verses)
(bridge)
Verse 4:
Mama, I'm on fire
Old flame, sweet desire
Comin' on the midnight
Honey, let your little light shine
Rollin' steel and thunder
Ridin' on that Southern Streamline
Take care of my baby
Ridin' on that Southern Streamline
How to play Southern Streamline
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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.