Train Train
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Train Train by the group Blackfoot. Written by Shorty Medlocke.(1979)
Tab by Daniel G. Wally - dgwally@juno.com submitted Jan. 2001.
Tab is for rhythm with vocals &
ending guitar lick only.
u=pick upward h=hammer on p=pull-off b=bend r=return bend
x=do not play
Lightly mute E string.
Guitar intro ( play twice )
E:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
B:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
G:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D:-----------------2u--------------------------2u--------------------------2u-------
A:-----------------2u--------------------------2u--------------------------2u-------
E:-0-o-0-3p0h3----0-3-2----0-o-0-3p0h3----0-3-2---0-o-0-3p0h3-----0-3-2
E:---------------------------------
B:---------------------------------
G:----------------------------2---
D:-----------2-0-----------2---
A:---------2-------2-0------0----
E:--0-2-3---------------0--------
1. Well Train Train,
2. Well leavin' here
3. Well good-bye red mama
E:--------------------------------------------------------------------
B:--------------------------------------------------------------------
G:--------------------------------------------------------------------
D:----------------------------2u---------------------------2u-------
A:----------------------------2u---------------------------2u-------
E:------------0-o-0-3p0h3-----0-3-2----0-o-0-3p0h3----0-3-2
1. Take me on out of this town
2. I'm just a raggedy hobo
3. Get yourself a money man
E:---------------------------------------------------------------------
B:---------------------------------------------------------------------
G:---------------------------------------------------------------------
D:-----------------2u--------------------------2u--------------------
A:-----------------2u--------------------------2u--------------------
E:-0-o-0-3p0h3----0-3-2----0-o-0-3p0h3------------------------
1.Train Train, take me on out of this town
2.Lord I'm leavin' here, I'm just a raggedy hobo
3.Good-bye red mama, get yourself a money man
E:-----------------------------------------------------------------------
B:-----------------------------------------------------------------------
G:-7--------------------------------------------------------------------
D:-7----7----------------------2u---------------------------2u--------
A:-5----7----------------------2u---------------------------2u--------
E:-------5------0-o-0-3p0h3----0-3-2----0-o-0-3p0h3------------
1.Well that woman I'm in love with, lord she's Memphis bound
E:---------------------------------------------------------------------------
B:---------------------------------------------------------------------------
G:--------------------------------------------7-----------------------------
D:-----------9-------------------------------7----7------------------------
A:-----------9-------------------------------5----7------------------------
E:-----------7-------------------------------------5------------------------
E:---------------------------------------------------------------
B:---------------------------------------------------------------
G:---------------------------------------------------------2----
D:-----------------2u-------------------2-0------------2----
A:-----------------2u-----------------2-------2-0------0---
E:-0-o-0-3p0h3----0-3-2----0-2-3----------------0--------
2.Well that woman I'm in love with, lord she's got to go
3.You take that midnight train to Memphis, lord leave if you can
3.Oh take that midnight train to Memphis, lord leave if you can
E:------------------------------------------------------------------------------
B:------------------------------------------------------------------------------
G:-------------------------------------------------7----------------------------
D:------------9-----------------------------------7-----------7----------------
A:------------9-----------------------------------5-----------7----------------
E:------------7------------------------------------------------5----------------
E:--------------------------------------------------
B:--------------------------------------------------
G:-------------------------------------------------- solo's after 2 & 3
D:-----------------2u--------------------------2u-
A:-----------------2u--------------------------2u-
E:-0-o-0-3p0h3----0-3-2----0-o-0-3p0h3-----
Ending guitar lick
E:--------------------------------x--
B:--------------------------------x--
G:----------0--------------------x--
D:--------0----------------------2--
A:--0-2-------0-2-0------------2--
E:----------------------2b3r2---0-
How to play Train Train
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.