Southern Trains
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The main riff is
A5 C A5 G
e|-----------------|------------------|
B|-----------------|------------------|
G|-----------------|------------------|
D|-2----p---p---p--|--p----2---2------|
A|-0---7-0-6-0-5-0-|-3-0---0---0------|
E|-----------------|-------------3----|
Slightly bend the last G note while playing it.
During the verses it is played without the pull-offs and palm-muting the A-string:
A5 C A5 G
e|-----------------|------------------|
B|-----------------|------------------|
G|-----------------|------------------|
D|-2---------------|-------2---2------|
A|-0---7-0-6-0-5-0-|-3-0---0---0------|
E|-----------------|-------------3----|
P.M |-----------------|
Intro
Play the "muted" main riff 6 times and then the standard main riff 4 times
[Verso 1]
A5 C A5 G A5 C A5 G
Air-con set to sub-Arctic
A5 C A5 G A5 C A5 G
If it moves, it isn't quick
[Pré-Refrão]
D# A
Major delays, cancellations
D# A
Tedious conversations
D# A
Trying to eat your dinner with an ass in your face
D# A
It's a disgrace
[Refrão]
A5 C5 D5 C5 A5 C5 D#5 D5 A5
It's a journey into pure despair
A5 C5 D5 C5 A5 C5 D#5 D5 A5
There are fucking assholes ev-ery-where
A5 C5 D5 C5 A5 C5 D#5 D5 A5
I can smell piss and shit in the air
A5 C5 D5 C5 A5 C5 D#5 D5 D#5 E5 G5 E5 A5
Fuck you, southern trains, we're not getting a-ny-where
[Verso 2]
A5
Journey into pure despair
A5
I just want to get somewhere
[Pré-Refrão]
D# A
Throw away the itinerary
D# A
The whole rat race in one place, stationary
D# A
On your marks, get set, stop there
D# A
Southern trains are top
[Refrão]
A5 C5 D5 C5 A5 C5 D#5 D5 A5
It's a journey into pure despair
A5 C5 D5 C5 A5 C5 D#5 D5 A5
There are fucking assholes ev-ery-where
A5 C5 D5 C5 A5 C5 D#5 D5 A5
I can smell piss and shit in the air
A5 C5 D5 C5 A5 C5 D#5 D5 D#5 E5 G5 E5 A5
Fuck you, southern trains, we're not getting a-ny-where
[Ponte]
A Em7
Them southern trains
C# E C D
Choo-choo, boo-hoo, yeah!
A Em7
Them southern trains
C# E C D
Choo-choo, boo-hoo, Aaaah!
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Solo:
E5 G E5
e|-----------------|------------------|
B|-----------------|------------------|
G|-----------------|------------------|
D|-----------------|-------2---2------|
A|-2----p---p---p--|--p----2---2------|
E|-0---7-0-6-0-5-0-|-3-0---0---0------|
Play this 6 times, palm-mute the E string the first two times.
Then play the main riff with pull-offs 4 times.
[Pré-Refrão]
D# A
Heaving carriages of indignation
D# A
Grown men weeping of pure frustration
D# A
Totally packed and always late
D# A
Into the tunnel of hate
[Refrão]
A5 C5 D5 C5 A5 C5 D#5 D5 A5
It's a journey into pure despair (Got me on the rails)
A5 C5 D5 C5 A5 C5 D#5 D5 A5
There are fucking assholes ev-ery-where (It's a steam-age nightmare)
A5 C5 D5 C5 A5 C5 D#5 D5 A5
I can smell piss and shit in the air (Slower than snails)
A5 C5 D5 C5 A5 C5 D#5 D5 D#5 E5 G5 E5
Fuck you, southern trains, we're not getting a-ny-
A5 C5 D5 C5 A5 C5 D#5 D5 D#5 E5 G5 E5 D# G A
wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere
How to play Southern Trains
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 A5. 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.