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Southern Trains

The Darkness

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
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

   E5                G     E5    D

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 :
  PE5.m |--------------G---|  E5      D​

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

Verse 1
E5Air-Con GSetE5 ToD   E5Sub-ArcGtiE5c  D​
E5If It GMoves,E5 ItD  E5Isn't GQuE5ickD​

Pre-Chorus
A#Major Delays, ECancellations
A#Tedious EConversations
A#Trying To Eat Your Dinner With An EAss In Your Face
A#   It's A DisEgrace

Chorus
E5It's G5A  A5JourG5ney E5IntG5o  A#5Pure A5DesE5pair
E5There G5Are A5FucG5king E5AssG5holes A#5Ev-EA5ry-E5Where
E5I  G5Can A5Smell G5Piss E5And G5Shit A#5In  A5The E5Air
E5Fuck G5You, A5SouG5thern E5TraG5ins, A#5We're A5Not A#5GettB5ing D5 A-B5Ny-E5Where

Verse 2
E5Journey Into  Pure Despair
E5I Just Want To Get Somewhere

Pre-Chorus
A#Throw Away The IEtinerary
The A#Whole Rat Race In EOne Place, Stationary
A#On Your Marks, GEet Set, Stop There
A#Southern Trains Are ETop

Chorus
E5It's G5A  A5JourG5ney E5IntG5o  A#5Pure A5DesE5pair
E5There G5Are A5FucG5king E5AssG5holes A#5Ev-EA5ry-E5Where
E5I  G5Can A5Smell G5Piss E5And G5Shit A#5In  A5The E5Air
E5Fuck G5You, A5SouG5thern E5TraG5ins, A#5We're A5Not A#5GettB5ing D5 A-B5Ny-E5Where

Bridge
E    Them Southern Bm7Trains
G#Choo-Choo, BBoo-GHoo,  AYeah!
E    Them Southern Bm7Trains
G#Choo-Choo, BBoo-GHoo,  AAaaah!

Solo
   B5                D     B5

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
A#Heaving Carriages Of EIndignation
A#Grown Men Weeping Of EPure Frustration
A#Totally Packed And AlEways Late
A#Into The Tunnel Of EHate

Chorus
E5It's G5A  A5JourG5ney E5IntG5o  A#5Pure A5DesE5pair  (Got Me On The Rails)
E5There G5Are A5FucG5king E5AssG5holes A#5Ev-EA5ry-E5Where (It's A Steam-Age Nightmare)
E5I  G5Can A5Smell G5Piss E5And G5Shit A#5In  A5The E5Air (Slower Than Snails)
E5Fuck G5You, A5SouG5thern E5TraG5ins, A#5We're A5Not A#5GettB5ing D5 A-B5Ny-
E5WheeeG5eeeeeA5eeeG5eeeeeeE5eeeG5eeeeeA#5eeeeeeA5eeeeA#5eeeeB5eeeeD5eeeB5eeeA#re     D   E​
Also available in: A (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Southern Trains?

The chords for Southern Trains are: E5, G, D, A#, E, G5, A5, A#5, B5, D5, Bm7, G#

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: E5, G, D, A#, E, G5, A5, A#5, B5, D5, Bm7, G#

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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