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Intro: D, Bm, G, D
G Bm
Train left the station, I sat and watched it go.
G Bm
She left me here waiting. Baby - I love you. Don't you know
G
That I can't stay here and just waste away.
Bm
There's something out there that's calling my name.
G
I'll see you again, but don't wait on me.
Bm
Just let me go - train's 'bout to leave.
D Bm
I wish I could get to the other side.
G D
That Union Pacific Line can take you back home.
Bm G D
Can take you back home.
G Bm
I picture her dancing with the boys in the bars all night.
G Bm
She might not be theirs, but she sure as hell ain't mine.
G
Now don't be like that.. please understand
Bm
It's more than a job, it's more than a man.
G
I'll see you again, but don't wait on me.
Bm
Just let me go - train's 'bout to leave.
D Bm
I wish I could get to the other side.
G D
That Union Pacific Line can take you back home.
Bm G D
Can take you back home.
Bm
Another day, another train.
A
Until then, I'll wait.
G Em Bm
I'm not getting over you.
Another day. I can't say
D Bm
That we'll see what we can take.
G Em Bm G Bm G
You know that it hurt me too.
Bm A G D
I'm not getting over you.
Bm, G, D, G, Bm, G, Bm
D Em D Bm
I wish I could get to the other side.
G D
That Union Pacific Line can take you back home.
Bm D Em D Bm
I wish I could get to the other side
G D
That Union Pacific Line can take you back home
Bm
Can take you back home.
G, D, Bm, G, D, Bm, G, D, repeat to fade
How to play Union
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.