The Engineers Child
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Here's a song that was recently requested on Cowpie. Hank Snow did it in
the key of A but I'm wrote it out in G. It was on Hank Snow's "Singing
Ranger" album.
The Engineer's Child
(G) A little child on a (C) sickbed (G) lay
And (C) death was very (G) near
She was the pride and (C) only (G) child of a (A7) railroad engin- (D) eer
His duty had called him from (G) those he loved
And (D) seeing that hope was (G) dim
While a tear he (G7) shed, to his (C) wife he said
Just have two (D) lanterns (G) trimmed
[Refrão](C) Just hang a light as I (G) pass tonight
(C) Hang it where it (G) can be (D) seen
If our (G) baby's dead just (C) show the red
If she's (G) better then (D) show the (G) green
(Instrumental bridge)
(G) In a little house by the (C) railroad (G) track
A (C) mother with watchful (G) eye
Saw a (G) gleam of hope and a (C) feeble (G) smile
As the (A7) train went rushing (D) by
Just one short look was his (G) only chance
To (D) see the light (G) agleam
In the midnight (G7) air there a-(C) rose a prayer
Thank (G) God the (D) light was (G) green
Repeat chorus
Jeanie Ramos
Ramostj@pacbell.net
How to play The Engineers Child
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 A. 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.