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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 D

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
D    G  A7  D

Verse 1
DAll Around The Water Tank,G Waiting For A DTrain
A GThousand Miles ADway From Home,E7 Sleeping In The A7Rain
DI Walked Up To A Brakeman Just To GGive Him A Line Of DTalk
He GSaid, "If You've Got DMoney, I'llE7 See That You Don't A7Walk"
Well, I DHaven't Got A Nickel, Not A GPenny Can I DShow
He GSaid, "Get Off, You DRailroad B7Bum," And He E7Slammed The A7Boxcar DDoor

Interlude
D    G  A7  D

Verse 2
Well, He DPut Me Off In Texas, A GState I Dearly DLove
The GWide Open Spaces All ADround Me, The E7Moon And Stars AA7bove
DNobody Seems To Want Me Nor To GLend Me A Helping DHand
I'm GOn My Way From DFrisco, Heading E7Back To Dixie A7Land
My DPocketbook Is Empty, My GHeart Is Full Of DPain
I'm A GThousand Miles ADway From B7Home, E7Waiting A7For A DTrain

Outro
D    G  A7  D
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Waiting For A Train?

The chords for Waiting For A Train are: D, G, A7, E7, B7

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: D, G, A7, E7, B7

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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