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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 G

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
G    C  D7  G

Verse 1
GAll Around The Water Tank,C Waiting For A GTrain
A CThousand Miles AGway From Home,A7 Sleeping In The D7Rain
GI Walked Up To A Brakeman Just To CGive Him A Line Of GTalk
He CSaid, "If You've Got GMoney, I'llA7 See That You Don't D7Walk"
Well, I GHaven't Got A Nickel, Not A CPenny Can I GShow
He CSaid, "Get Off, You GRailroad E7Bum," And He A7Slammed The D7Boxcar GDoor

Interlude
G    C  D7  G

Verse 2
Well, He GPut Me Off In Texas, A CState I Dearly GLove
The CWide Open Spaces All AGround Me, The A7Moon And Stars AD7bove
GNobody Seems To Want Me Nor To CLend Me A Helping GHand
I'm COn My Way From GFrisco, Heading A7Back To Dixie D7Land
My GPocketbook Is Empty, My CHeart Is Full Of GPain
I'm A CThousand Miles AGway From E7Home, A7Waiting D7For A GTrain

Outro
G    C  D7  G
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Waiting For A Train?

The chords for Waiting For A Train are: G, C, D7, A7, E7

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: G, C, D7, A7, E7

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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