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The Right Train To Heaven

Ernest Tubb

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Right Train To Heaven by Ernest Tubb

Level: Beginner Decade: 1940s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Spiritual / Faith Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
"The Right Train To Heaven" - Ernest Tubb
B-Side On The Single "My Mother Is Lonely / The Right Train To Heaven" (1942)

Capo on 2nd fret

Intro
1 2 3   1 2 3
| A   D | A     |

Verse
For AYears, I've DBeen Just A ARounder A7​
Playing DCards And Drinking My ARum
ALiving For DEarthly APleasure F#m​
And I EThought I Was Having My AFun
It Was AOn One DDay In SepAtember A7​
The DSeventh Day To Be ARight
God AShowed Me The DWay I Was ALiving F#m​
And, EOh, What An Awful ASight
But He ATold Me DThat He Still ALoved Me A7​
And DHow That I Could Be Made AWhole
So I AFell On My DKnees In ReApentance F#m​
And He ESaved My Misguided ASoul
Now, ABoys, We DMust All ReAmember A7​
That This DLife On Earth Can't ALast
And AAfter This DLife Is AOver F#m​
We Will EAll Be Judged By Our APast
Now, There's ATwo Trains DThat Run In ADaily A7​
Each DTrain In A Different AWay
AOne Of Them DLets You Ride AFree, Boys F#m​
But The EOther Train, You Have To APay
Now, The ATrain That DLets You Ride AFree, Boys A7​
Will DTake You Deep Down In ASin
And AAfter Your DRide Is AOver F#m​
In ETorment, You'll Pay For It AThen
Now, It's ATrue For DAll I Have ASpoken A7​
And I'm DSure That You Will AAgree
So AWon't You Be DWarned By My APleading F#m​
And ERide On The Safe Train With AMe?

Outro
1 2 3   1 2 3   1 2 3   1 2 3
| A     | D     | A     |       |

1 2 3   1 2 3   1 2 3   1 2 3   1 2 3
| E     |       |       | A   D | A     |
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for The Right Train To Heaven?

The chords for The Right Train To Heaven are: A, D, A7, F#m, E

What is the original key of The Right Train To Heaven?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing The Right Train To Heaven?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play The Right Train To Heaven in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Right Train To Heaven be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Right Train To Heaven on ukulele?

Chord The Right Train To Heaven can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Right Train To Heaven?

The Right Train To Heaven uses 5 chords: A, D, A7, F#m, E

What is the easiest way to play The Right Train To Heaven?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Right Train To Heaven released in?

The Right Train To Heaven was released in the 1940s. See more 1940s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Right Train To Heaven?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Right Train To Heaven to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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