Stop This Train
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Intro: D9 D7+(13) A(sus2)/D (2x)
A(sus2)/G G
No, I'm not colorblind
A9/G A(sus2)/G D9 D7+(13) A(sus2)/D
I know the world is black and white
A(sus2)/G G
I try to keep an open mind
A9/G A(sus2)/G D9 D7+(13) A(sus2)/D
But I just can't sleep on this tonight
[Refrão]
D5+/G D(sus2)/5+/G
Stop this train
Gm D(sus2)/5+/G
I want to get off
D/F# D9/F#
And go home again
D/F# D4/F D/F# D9/F# D5- D(sus2)/5-
I can't take the speed it's moving in
D5- D(sus2)/5-
I know I can't
A7(sus4) A7 Am7 A7(sus2) A(sus2)/D
But honestly, won't someone stop this train?
D9 D7+(13) A(sus2)/D (2x)
A(sus2)/G G
Don't know how else to say it
A9/G A(sus2)/G D9 D7+(13) A(sus2)/D
I don't want to see my parents go
A(sus2)/G G
One generation's length away
A9/G A(sus2)/G D9 D7+(13) A(sus2)/D
From fighting life out on my own
[Refrão]
D5+/G D(sus2)/5+/G
Stop this train
Gm D(sus2)/5+/G
I want to get off
D/F# D9/F#
And go home again
D/F# D4/F D/F# D9/F# D5- D(sus2)/5-
I can't take the speed it's moving in
D5- D(sus2)/5-
I know I can't
A7(sus4) A7 Am7 A7(sus2) A(sus2)/D
But honestly, won't someone stop this train?
D9 D7+(13) A(sus2)/D (2x)
A(sus2)/G G
So scared of getting older
A9/G A(sus2)/G D9 D7+(13) A(sus2)/D
I'm only good at being young
A(sus2)/G G
So I play the numbers game
A9/G A(sus2)/G D9 D7+(13) A(sus2)/D
To find a way to say that life has just begun
Bm/G
Had a talk with my old man
A#/G
Said "help me understand"
D/F#
He said "turn sixty-eight
D5- D(sus2)/5-
You renegotiate"
D5+/G D(sus2)/5+/G
"Don't stop this train
Gm D5+/G D(sus2)/5+/G D/F# D9/F#
Don't for a minute change the place you're in
D/F# D9/F# D5-
Don't think I couldn't ever understand
D5- D(sus2)/5-
I tried my hand
A7(sus4) A7 Am7 A7(sus2) A(sus2)/D
John, honestly we'll never stop this train"
D9 D7+(13) A(sus2)/D (2x)
G9 G G/B
Once in awhile, when it's good
C#m7/9-/5- G9
It'll feel like it should
G G/B
And they're all still around
C#m7/9-/5- G9
And you're still safe and sound
G G/B
And you don't miss a thing
C#m7/9-/5- D(sus4)/5+ Am9 Em(6)(9)
Till you cry when you're driving away in the dark
Singing
[Refrão]
D5+/G D(sus2)/5+/G
Stop this train
Gm D(sus2)/5+/G
I want to get off
D/F# D9/F#
And go home again
D/F# D4/F D/F# D9/F# D5- D(sus2)/5-
I can't take the speed it's moving in
D5- D(sus2)/5-
I know I can't
A7(sus4) A7 Am7 A7(sus2) A(sus2)/D
But honestly, won't someone stop this train?
D9 D7+(13) A(sus2)/D (...)
How to play Stop This Train
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 D9. 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.