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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 G

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
| G   C | G     |

Verse
For GYears, I've CBeen Just A GRounder G7​
Playing CCards And Drinking My GRum
GLiving For CEarthly GPleasure Em​
And I DThought I Was Having My GFun
It Was GOn One CDay In SepGtember G7​
The CSeventh Day To Be GRight
God GShowed Me The CWay I Was GLiving Em​
And, DOh, What An Awful GSight
But He GTold Me CThat He Still GLoved Me G7​
And CHow That I Could Be Made GWhole
So I GFell On My CKnees In ReGpentance Em​
And He DSaved My Misguided GSoul
Now, GBoys, We CMust All ReGmember G7​
That This CLife On Earth Can't GLast
And GAfter This CLife Is GOver Em​
We Will DAll Be Judged By Our GPast
Now, There's GTwo Trains CThat Run In GDaily G7​
Each CTrain In A Different GWay
GOne Of Them CLets You Ride GFree, Boys Em​
But The DOther Train, You Have To GPay
Now, The GTrain That CLets You Ride GFree, Boys G7​
Will CTake You Deep Down In GSin
And GAfter Your CRide Is GOver Em​
In DTorment, You'll Pay For It GThen
Now, It's GTrue For CAll I Have GSpoken G7​
And I'm CSure That You Will AGgree
So GWon't You Be CWarned By My GPleading Em​
And DRide On The Safe Train With GMe?

Outro
1 2 3   1 2 3   1 2 3   1 2 3
| G     | C     | G     |       |

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

FAQ

What are the chords for The Right Train To Heaven?

The chords for The Right Train To Heaven are: G, C, G7, Em, D

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: G, C, G7, Em, D

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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