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Railroad Bill

Walt Robertson

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Railroad Bill by Walt Robertson

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Robertson's Guitar Is Tuned Relative To 448Hrz, Which Is Why It Might Sound A Bit Off
When You Play Along To The Recording

Chorus
CRailroad Bill, Railroad Bill
EHe Never Worked, AndF He Never Will
I'm Gonna CRide, Oh,G RailroaCd Bill

Verse 1
CRailroad Bill, He Was A Mighty Mean Man
He Shot The EMidnight Lantern From TheF Brakeman's Hand
I'm Gonna CRide, Oh,G RailroaCd Bill

Verse 2
CRailroad Bill Took My Wife
Said, "If I EDid Not Like It, He WouldF Take My Life."
I'm Gonna CRide, Oh,G RailroaCd Bill

Chorus
CRailroad Bill, Railroad Bill
EHe Never Worked, AndF He Never Will
I'm Gonna CRide, Oh,G RailroaCd Bill

Verse 3
CGoin' Up On The Mountain, Goin' Out West
E.38 Special Stickin'F Out Of My Vest
I'm Gonna CRide, Oh,G RailroaCd Bill

Verse 4
CGonna Get Me A Pistol As Long As Your Arm
EKill Everybody EverF Done Mе Harm
I'm Gonna CRide, Oh,G RailroaCd Bill

Verse 5
CGot A .38 Special In A .45 Frame
How In Thе World Can I EMiss Them When I GotF Dead Aim
I'm Gonna CRide, Oh,G RailroaCd Bill

Chorus
CRailroad Bill, Railroad Bill
EHe Never Worked, AndF He Never Will
I'm Gonna CRide, Oh,G RailroaCd Bill

Verse 6
CHoney, Honey, Think I'm A Fool
EThink I Would Quit You While TheF Weather Is Cool
I'm Gonna CRide, Oh,G RailroaCd Bill

Chorus
CRailroad Bill, Railroad Bill
EHe Never Worked, AndF He Never Will
I'm Gonna CRide, Oh,G RailroaCd Bill
CRide, Oh,G RailroaCd Bill
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FAQ

What are the chords for Railroad Bill?

The chords for Railroad Bill are: C, E, F, G

What is the original key of Railroad Bill?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Railroad Bill?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Railroad Bill in another key?

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

Can Railroad Bill be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Railroad Bill on ukulele?

Chord Railroad Bill can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Railroad Bill?

Railroad Bill uses 4 chords: C, E, F, G

What is the easiest way to play Railroad Bill?

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 Railroad Bill released in?

Railroad Bill was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Railroad Bill?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Railroad Bill 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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