The Evening Train
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Verse
C F
I heard the laughter at the depot,
G C
But my tears fell like the rain
F
When I saw them place that long, white casket
C G C
In the baggage coach of the evening train.
F
The baby's eyes are red from weepin'
G C
It's little heart is filled with pain.
F
"Oh, daddy," it cried, "they're taking mama
C G C
Away from us on the evening train."
Solo
C F G C
Verse
C F
As I turned to walk away from the depot,
G C
It seemed I heard her call my name
F
"Take care of my baby and tell him, darling'
C G C
That I'm going home on the evening train.
F
I pray that God will give me courage
G C
To carry on till we meet again.
F
It's hard to know she's gone forever.
C G C
They're carrying her home on the evening train
F
I pray that God will give me courage
G C
To carry on till we meet again.
F
It's hard to know she's gone forever.
C G C
They're carrying her home on the evening train
C G C
They're carrying her home on the evening train
Outro
C C/F | C F | C F | C F | C
How to play The Evening Train
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.