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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 E

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
| E   A | E     |

Verse
For EYears, I've ABeen Just A ERounder E7​
Playing ACards And Drinking My ERum
ELiving For AEarthly EPleasure C#m​
And I BThought I Was Having My EFun
It Was EOn One ADay In SepEtember E7​
The ASeventh Day To Be ERight
God EShowed Me The AWay I Was ELiving C#m​
And, BOh, What An Awful ESight
But He ETold Me AThat He Still ELoved Me E7​
And AHow That I Could Be Made EWhole
So I EFell On My AKnees In ReEpentance C#m​
And He BSaved My Misguided ESoul
Now, EBoys, We AMust All ReEmember E7​
That This ALife On Earth Can't ELast
And EAfter This ALife Is EOver C#m​
We Will BAll Be Judged By Our EPast
Now, There's ETwo Trains AThat Run In EDaily E7​
Each ATrain In A Different EWay
EOne Of Them ALets You Ride EFree, Boys C#m​
But The BOther Train, You Have To EPay
Now, The ETrain That ALets You Ride EFree, Boys E7​
Will ATake You Deep Down In ESin
And EAfter Your ARide Is EOver C#m​
In BTorment, You'll Pay For It EThen
Now, It's ETrue For AAll I Have ESpoken E7​
And I'm ASure That You Will AEgree
So EWon't You Be AWarned By My EPleading C#m​
And BRide On The Safe Train With EMe?

Outro
1 2 3   1 2 3   1 2 3   1 2 3
| E     | A     | E     |       |

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

FAQ

What are the chords for The Right Train To Heaven?

The chords for The Right Train To Heaven are: E, A, E7, C#m, B

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: E, A, E7, C#m, B

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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