The Brakemans Blues
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G G7
Portland Maine is just the same as sunny Tennessee
C G
Portland Maine is just the same as sunny Tennessee
D7 G
Any old place I hang my hat is home sweet home to me
G G7
I went to the depot and looked up on the board
C G
I went to the depot and looked up on the board
D7 G
It said it's good times here but better on down the road
G G7
I'll eat my breakfast here get my dinner in New Orleans
C G
Iâ??ll eat my breakfast here get my dinner in New Orleans
D7 G
I'm going to get me a momma Lord I ain't never seen
G G7
Well where was your momma when the train left the shed
C G
Where was your momma when the train left the shed
D7 G
Standin' in my front door wishin' to God I was dead
How to play The Brakemans 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 G. 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.