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The Right Train To Heaven

Ernest Tubb

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Right Train To Heaven by Ernest Tubb in the key of D

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
| D   G | D     |

Verse
For DYears, I've GBeen Just A DRounder D7​
Playing GCards And Drinking My DRum
DLiving For GEarthly DPleasure Bm​
And I AThought I Was Having My DFun
It Was DOn One GDay In SepDtember D7​
The GSeventh Day To Be DRight
God DShowed Me The GWay I Was DLiving Bm​
And, AOh, What An Awful DSight
But He DTold Me GThat He Still DLoved Me D7​
And GHow That I Could Be Made DWhole
So I DFell On My GKnees In ReDpentance Bm​
And He ASaved My Misguided DSoul
Now, DBoys, We GMust All ReDmember D7​
That This GLife On Earth Can't DLast
And DAfter This GLife Is DOver Bm​
We Will AAll Be Judged By Our DPast
Now, There's DTwo Trains GThat Run In DDaily D7​
Each GTrain In A Different DWay
DOne Of Them GLets You Ride DFree, Boys Bm​
But The AOther Train, You Have To DPay
Now, The DTrain That GLets You Ride DFree, Boys D7​
Will GTake You Deep Down In DSin
And DAfter Your GRide Is DOver Bm​
In ATorment, You'll Pay For It DThen
Now, It's DTrue For GAll I Have DSpoken D7​
And I'm GSure That You Will ADgree
So DWon't You Be GWarned By My DPleading Bm​
And ARide On The Safe Train With DMe?

Outro
1 2 3   1 2 3   1 2 3   1 2 3
| D     | G     | D     |       |

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

FAQ

What are the chords for The Right Train To Heaven?

The chords for The Right Train To Heaven are: D, G, D7, Bm, A

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: D, G, D7, Bm, A

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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