This Train Is Bound For Brooklyn
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Intro
F C F F
Verse
F
This train is bound for Brooklyn, this train
F C
This train is not good lookin', this train
F
This train is bound for Brighton,
F7 Bb G
If you wanna go to Bay Ridge - well, you're not on the right one.
F C F
This train is bound for Brooklyn, this train.
Verse
F
This train is hotter than hades, this train
F C
This train has shopping bag ladies, this train
F F7 Bb G
This train has teenage jokers, shortened cars and reefer smokers,
F C F
This train is bound for Brooklyn, this train.
Verse
F
This train has weirdos lurkin', this train
F C
This train has some doors workin', this train
F F7 Bb G
And it don't matter if the public hollers, I bet this train is bound for 3 dollars
F C F
This train is bound for Brooklyn, this train.
Verse
F
(and the sign says) C Train's not running week Nights, C train,
F C
(and the sign says) 3 train is skippin' Crown Heights, 3 train
F F7
(and the sign says) I know it's hell, and the public's freakin',
Bb G
but the L train is runnin' shuttle this weekend,
F C F
(everybody yell, groan, etc)
Verse
F
This train is bound for Brooklyn, this train
F C
This train is not good lookin', this train
F
This train is bound for Brighton,
F7 Bb G
If you wanna go to Bay Ridge - well, you're not on the right one.
F C F
This train is bound for Brooklyn, this train.
How to play This Train Is Bound For Brooklyn
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What is the starting chord?
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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.