The Longest Train
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[Intro ]
A D A E A
[Verso 1]
A D A
The longest train I ever saw
E7 A
Was the day I left my home
A D A
The engine had passed the six-mile post
E7 A
And the cab it never left town
[Refrão]
A D A
Look up down that lonesome road
E A
Where you and I must go
To the pines, to the pines
D A
Where the sun never shines
E A
Where I shiver when the cold wind blows
{Instrumental}
A D A E A
[Verso 2]
A D A
The prettiest little girl I ever saw
E A
Was walking down the line
D A
Her cheeks was painted rosy red
E A
And her hair hung down behind
[Refrão]
A D A
Look up down that lonesome road
E A
Where you and I must go
To the pines, to the pines
D A
Where the sun never shines
E A
Where I shiver when the cold wind blows
{Instrumental}
A D A E A
[Verso 3]
A D A
That train run back four miles from town
E A
And killed my girl you know
D A
Her head was found in the driver wheel
E7 A
Her body I never could find
Outro
A D A
Look up down that lonesome road
E A
Where you and I must go
A D A E A
How to play The Longest Train
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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.