The Red Line
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{Intro 1}
| A | A || A | A |
{Intro 2} (Violin)
| A | A | A | A |
[Verso 1]
A A
I was standing on the platform, waiting for a train
A A
The conductor gave a signal, but I'd left it far too late
D/A D/A
Yeah, I meant to buy a ticket, meant to make a call
A A
Guess I'll smoke another cigarette and lean against the wall
C G/B A A
And watch the world go by
[Verso 2]
A A
The man with the briefcase has come in out of the rain
A A
He had trouble with the razor in a rush to meet the train
D/A D/A
There's a girl from Lincoln Park, a girl all dressed in red
A A
Who had words with the baker for running out of bread
C G/B A
Watch the world go by,
C G D D
Watch the world go by
[Ponte]
F C G F C G
Tomorrow is another day, today's not over yet
A A A D
Na na na Na na na na na Na na na na na na
A A A D
Na na na Na na na na na Na na na na na na
D A A
Na na na na
[Verso 3]
A A
Somebody left a paper; I can catch up on the news
A A
See if someone's into something, something I could use, yeah
D D
But, I don't really care, I'm leaving here come fall
A A
Guess I'll smoke another cigarette, lean against the wall
C G/B A C G A
And watch the world go by, watch the world go by,
C G D D
Watch the world go by
Outro (Repeat and Fade Out)
A
How to play The Red Line
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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.