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Waiting For A Train

Johnny Cash

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Waiting For A Train by Johnny Cash

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
"Waiting For A Train" - Johnny Cash
Track 8 Of 9 On The Album "Blood, Sweat And Tears" (1963)

Capo on 1st fret

Intro
C    F  G7  C

Verse 1
CAll Around The Water Tank,F Waiting For A CTrain
A FThousand Miles ACway From Home,D7 Sleeping In The G7Rain
CI Walked Up To A Brakeman Just To FGive Him A Line Of CTalk
He FSaid, "If You've Got CMoney, I'llD7 See That You Don't G7Walk"
Well, I CHaven't Got A Nickel, Not A FPenny Can I CShow
He FSaid, "Get Off, You CRailroad A7Bum," And He D7Slammed The G7Boxcar CDoor

Interlude
C    F  G7  C

Verse 2
Well, He CPut Me Off In Texas, A FState I Dearly CLove
The FWide Open Spaces All ACround Me, The D7Moon And Stars AG7bove
CNobody Seems To Want Me Nor To FLend Me A Helping CHand
I'm FOn My Way From CFrisco, Heading D7Back To Dixie G7Land
My CPocketbook Is Empty, My FHeart Is Full Of CPain
I'm A FThousand Miles ACway From A7Home, D7Waiting G7For A CTrain

Outro
C    F  G7  C
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FAQ

What are the chords for Waiting For A Train?

The chords for Waiting For A Train are: C, F, G7, D7, A7

What is the original key of Waiting For A Train?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Waiting For A Train?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Waiting For A Train in another key?

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

Can Waiting For A Train be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Waiting For A Train on ukulele?

Chord Waiting For A Train can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Waiting For A Train?

Waiting For A Train uses 5 chords: C, F, G7, D7, A7

What is the easiest way to play Waiting For A Train?

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 Waiting For A Train released in?

Waiting For A Train was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Waiting For A Train?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Waiting For A Train 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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