City Of New Orleans

Chords5.01,515 votes
Listen on
YouTubeSpotifyApple Music
15
Original
Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams
[Verse]
D A D
Ridin' on the City of New Orleans
Bm G D
Illinois Central Monday mornin' rail
D A D
There's 15 cars, and 15 restless riders
Bm A D
3 conductors and 25 sacks of mail
Bm F#m
All along a southbound odyssey, and the train pulls out of Kankakee
A E
And rolls along past the houses, farms and fields
Bm F#m
Passin' trains that have no name, and freightyards full of old black men
A A7 D
The graveyards of the rusted automobiles
[Chorus]
G A7 D
Good mornin' America, how are you?
Bm G D A7
Sayin' don't you know me? I'm your native son
D A Bm A E7
I'm the train they call the City of New Orleans
C G A D
I'll be gone 500 miles when the day is done
[Verse]
D A D
Dealin' card games with the old men in the club car
Bm G D
Penny a point, ain't no one keepin' score
D A D
Pass the paper bag that holds that bottle
Bm A D
Hear the wheels rumblin' 'neath the floor
Bm F#m
And the sons of Pullman Porters, and the sons of engineers
A E
Ride their father's magic carpet made of steel
Bm F#m
Mothers with their babes asleep are rockin' to the gentle beat
A A7 D
And the rhythm of the rails is all they feel
[Chorus]
G A7 D
Good mornin' America, how are you?
Bm G D A7
Sayin' don't you know me? I'm your native son
D A Bm A E7
I'm the train they call the City of New Orleans
C G A D
I'll be gone 500 miles when the day is done
[Break]
G A7 D Bm G D A7 D A Bm A E7 C G A D
[Verse]
D A D
Nighttime on the City of New Orleans
Bm G D
Changin' cars in Memphis, Tennessee
D A D
Half way home, and we'll be there by mornin'
Bm A D
Through the Mississippi darkness rollin' down to the sea
Bm F#m
But all the towns and people seem to fade into a bad dream
A E
And the steel rails still ain't heard the news
Bm F#m
The conductor sings his songs again the passengers will please refrain
A A7 D
This train has got the disappearin' railroad blues
[Chorus]
G A7 D
Good mornin' America, how are you?
Bm G D A7
Sayin' don't you know me? I'm your native son
D A Bm A E7
I'm the train they call the City of New Orleans
C G A D
I'll be gone 500 miles when the day is done

City Of New Orleans chords and lyrics

Free chords for City Of New Orleans by Willie Nelson. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Break]
G  A7  D  Bm  G  D  A7  D  A  Bm A E7  C  G  A  D
[Verse]
[Chorus]

City Of New Orleans Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play City Of New Orleans by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “City Of New Orleans chords”, “City Of New Orleans guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson City Of New Orleans chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy City Of New Orleans chords and for experienced players who want accurate City Of New Orleans lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, Bm, G, F#m, E.

Frequently asked questions about City Of New Orleans

How do I play "City Of New Orleans" by Willie Nelson on guitar?

Open the free chords for "City Of New Orleans" by Willie Nelson on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "City Of New Orleans" by Willie Nelson free?

Yes. The chords for "City Of New Orleans" by Willie Nelson are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "City Of New Orleans" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "City Of New Orleans" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "City Of New Orleans"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "City Of New Orleans" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "City Of New Orleans" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "City Of New Orleans" by Willie Nelson with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Willie Nelson below.

What key is "City Of New Orleans" in?

The chords for "City Of New Orleans" show the original chord names (including D, A, Bm, G, F#m, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.