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Waiting For A Train

Johnny Cash

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Waiting For A Train by Johnny Cash in the key of A

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
A    D  E7  A

Verse 1
AAll Around The Water Tank,D Waiting For A ATrain
A DThousand Miles AAway From Home,B7 Sleeping In The E7Rain
AI Walked Up To A Brakeman Just To DGive Him A Line Of ATalk
He DSaid, "If You've Got AMoney, I'llB7 See That You Don't E7Walk"
Well, I AHaven't Got A Nickel, Not A DPenny Can I AShow
He DSaid, "Get Off, You ARailroad F#7Bum," And He SB7lammed The BE7oxcar DAoor

Interlude
A    D  E7  A

Verse 2
Well, He APut Me Off In Texas, A DState I Dearly ALove
The DWide Open Spaces All AAround Me, The B7Moon And Stars AE7bove
ANobody Seems To Want Me Nor To DLend Me A Helping AHand
I'm DOn My Way From AFrisco, Heading B7Back To Dixie E7Land
My APocketbook Is Empty, My DHeart Is Full Of APain
I'm A DThousand Miles AAway From F#7Home, WB7aiting FE7or A TArain

Outro
A    D  E7  A
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Waiting For A Train?

The chords for Waiting For A Train are: A, D, E7, B7, F#7

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: A, D, E7, B7, F#7

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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