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Southern Trains

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Southern Trains by The Darkness in the key of D

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

   D5                F     D5    C

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 :
  PD5.m |--------------F---|  D5      C

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

Verse 1
D5Air-Con FSetD5 ToC   D5Sub-ArcFtiD5c  C
D5If It FMoves,D5 ItC  D5Isn't FQuD5ickC

Pre-Chorus
G#Major Delays, DCancellations
G#Tedious DConversations
G#Trying To Eat Your Dinner With An DAss In Your Face
G#   It's A DisDgrace

Chorus
D5It's F5A  G5JourF5ney D5IntF5o  G#5Pure G5DesD5pair
D5There F5Are G5FucF5king D5AssF5holes G#5Ev-EG5ry-D5Where
D5I  F5Can G5Smell F5Piss D5And F5Shit G#5In  G5The D5Air
D5Fuck F5You, G5SouF5thern D5TraF5ins, G#5We're G5Not G#5GettA5ing C5 A-A5Ny-D5Where

Verse 2
D5Journey Into  Pure Despair
D5I Just Want To Get Somewhere

Pre-Chorus
G#Throw Away The IDtinerary
The G#Whole Rat Race In DOne Place, Stationary
G#On Your Marks, GDet Set, Stop There
G#Southern Trains Are DTop

Chorus
D5It's F5A  G5JourF5ney D5IntF5o  G#5Pure G5DesD5pair
D5There F5Are G5FucF5king D5AssF5holes G#5Ev-EG5ry-D5Where
D5I  F5Can G5Smell F5Piss D5And F5Shit G#5In  G5The D5Air
D5Fuck F5You, G5SouF5thern D5TraF5ins, G#5We're G5Not G#5GettA5ing C5 A-A5Ny-D5Where

Bridge
D    Them Southern Am7Trains
F#Choo-Choo, ABoo-FHoo,  GYeah!
D    Them Southern Am7Trains
F#Choo-Choo, ABoo-FHoo,  GAaaah!

Solo
   A5                C     A5

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
G#Heaving Carriages Of DIndignation
G#Grown Men Weeping Of DPure Frustration
G#Totally Packed And AlDways Late
G#Into The Tunnel Of DHate

Chorus
D5It's F5A  G5JourF5ney D5IntF5o  G#5Pure G5DesD5pair  (Got Me On The Rails)
D5There F5Are G5FucF5king D5AssF5holes G#5Ev-EG5ry-D5Where (It's A Steam-Age Nightmare)
D5I  F5Can G5Smell F5Piss D5And F5Shit G#5In  G5The D5Air (Slower Than Snails)
D5Fuck F5You, G5SouF5thern D5TraF5ins, G#5We're G5Not G#5GettA5ing C5 A-A5Ny-
D5WheeeF5eeeeeG5eeeF5eeeeeeD5eeeF5eeeeeG#5eeeeeeG5eeeeG#5eeeeA5eeeeC5eeeA5eeeG#re     C   D
Also available in: A (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Southern Trains?

The chords for Southern Trains are: D5, F, C, G#, D, F5, G5, G#5, A5, C5, Am7, F#

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: D5, F, C, G#, D, F5, G5, G#5, A5, C5, Am7, F#

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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