Troubles Comin Like A Train
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[Verse 1]
E5
Woke up on the wrong side this mornin'
E
Thunder rollin' in my brain
B A
Walked into an empty closet didn't find a thing
E
Trouble's comin' like a train
[Verse 2]
E
Someone said she met a stranger
E
Lucky I don't know his name
B A
The way I feel I've got a mind to share some of my pain
E
Trouble's comin' like a train
[Chorus]
A E E5
Trouble's comin' I can feel it way down in my bo-ones
A B A
Trouble is I never fail to derail when I'm left alo-o-one
E
Callin' out my name trouble's comin' like a train
[Instrumental]
A E A B A E5 E
[Verse 3]
E
Played my heart just like a joker
E
Lost it to the queen of pain
B A
Now she's holding all the aces I'm out of the game
E
Trouble's comin' like a train
[Chorus]
A E E5
Trouble's comin' I can feel it way down in my bo-ones
A B A
Trouble is I never fail to derail when I'm left alo-o-one
E
Callin' out my name trouble's comin' like a train
[Ending]
E
Trouble's comin' like a train
E
Trouble's comin' like a train
E
Trouble's comin' like a train
E5
Woke up on the wrong side this mornin'
How to play Troubles Comin Like A Train
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E5. 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.