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Southern Trains

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Southern Trains by The Darkness

Album: Pinewood Smile

Chords During The Pre-Chorus And The Bridge Should Be Played Like This

A: X0222X
C: X3555X
C#: X4666X
D: X5777X
D#: X6888X
Em7: X2203X

The Main Riff Is

   A5                C     A5    G

Slightly Bend The Last G Note While Playing It.
During the verses it is played without the pull-offs and palm-muting the A-string :
  PA5.m |--------------C---|  A5      G

Intro
Play The "Muted" Main Riff 6 Times And Then The Standard Main Riff 4 Times

Verse 1
A5Air-Con CSetA5 ToG   A5Sub-ArcCtiA5c  G
A5If It CMoves,A5 ItG  A5Isn't CQuA5ickG

Pre-Chorus
D#Major Delays, ACancellations
D#Tedious AConversations
D#Trying To Eat Your Dinner With An AAss In Your Face
D#   It's A DisAgrace

Chorus
A5It's C5A  D5JourC5ney A5IntC5o  D#5Pure D5DesA5pair
A5There C5Are D5FucC5king A5AssC5holes D#5Ev-ED5ry-A5Where
A5I  C5Can D5Smell C5Piss A5And C5Shit D#5In  D5The A5Air
A5Fuck C5You, D5SouC5thern A5TraC5ins, D#5We're D5Not D#5GettE5ing G5 A-E5Ny-A5Where

Verse 2
A5Journey Into  Pure Despair
A5I Just Want To Get Somewhere

Pre-Chorus
D#Throw Away The IAtinerary
The D#Whole Rat Race In AOne Place, Stationary
D#On Your Marks, GAet Set, Stop There
D#Southern Trains Are ATop

Chorus
A5It's C5A  D5JourC5ney A5IntC5o  D#5Pure D5DesA5pair
A5There C5Are D5FucC5king A5AssC5holes D#5Ev-ED5ry-A5Where
A5I  C5Can D5Smell C5Piss A5And C5Shit D#5In  D5The A5Air
A5Fuck C5You, D5SouC5thern A5TraC5ins, D#5We're D5Not D#5GettE5ing G5 A-E5Ny-A5Where

Bridge
A    Them Southern Em7Trains
C#Choo-Choo, EBoo-CHoo,  DYeah!
A    Them Southern Em7Trains
C#Choo-Choo, EBoo-CHoo,  DAaaah!

Solo
   E5                G     E5

Play This 6 Times, Palm-Mute The E String The First Two Times.
Then Play The Main Riff With Pull-Offs 4 Times.

Pre-Chorus
D#Heaving Carriages Of AIndignation
D#Grown Men Weeping Of APure Frustration
D#Totally Packed And AlAways Late
D#Into The Tunnel Of AHate

Chorus
A5It's C5A  D5JourC5ney A5IntC5o  D#5Pure D5DesA5pair  (Got Me On The Rails)
A5There C5Are D5FucC5king A5AssC5holes D#5Ev-ED5ry-A5Where (It's A Steam-Age Nightmare)
A5I  C5Can D5Smell C5Piss A5And C5Shit D#5In  D5The A5Air (Slower Than Snails)
A5Fuck C5You, D5SouC5thern A5TraC5ins, D#5We're D5Not D#5GettE5ing G5 A-E5Ny-
A5WheeeC5eeeeeD5eeeC5eeeeeeA5eeeC5eeeeeD#5eeeeeeD5eeeeD#5eeeeE5eeeeG5eeeE5eeeD#re     G   A
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Southern Trains?

The chords for Southern Trains are: A5, C, G, D#, A, C5, D5, D#5, E5, G5, Em7, C#

What is the original key of Southern Trains?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing Southern Trains?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Southern Trains in another key?

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

Can Southern Trains be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Southern Trains on ukulele?

Chord Southern Trains can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Southern Trains?

Southern Trains uses 12 chords: A5, C, G, D#, A, C5, D5, D#5, E5, G5, Em7, C#

What is the easiest way to play Southern Trains?

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 Southern Trains released in?

Southern Trains was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Southern Trains?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Southern Trains 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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