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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 E

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
E    A  B7  E

Verse 1
EAll Around The Water Tank,A Waiting For A ETrain
A AThousand Miles AEway From Home,F#7 Sleeping In The RB7ain
EI Walked Up To A Brakeman Just To AGive Him A Line Of ETalk
He ASaid, "If You've Got EMoney, I'llF#7 See That You Don't WB7alk"
Well, I EHaven't Got A Nickel, Not A APenny Can I EShow
He ASaid, "Get Off, You ERailroad C#7Bum," And He SF#7lammed The BoB7xcar DoEor

Interlude
E    A  B7  E

Verse 2
Well, He EPut Me Off In Texas, A AState I Dearly ELove
The AWide Open Spaces All AEround Me, The F#7Moon And Stars AbB7ove
ENobody Seems To Want Me Nor To ALend Me A Helping EHand
I'm AOn My Way From EFrisco, Heading F#7Back To Dixie LB7and
My EPocketbook Is Empty, My AHeart Is Full Of EPain
I'm A AThousand Miles AEway From C#7Home, WF#7aiting FoB7r A TrEain

Outro
E    A  B7  E
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Waiting For A Train?

The chords for Waiting For A Train are: E, A, B7, F#7, C#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: E, A, B7, F#7, C#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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