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Freight Train Boogie

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[Verse 1]
ACasey Jones he was a mighty man 
ABut now he's resting in the promised land 
AThe kind of music he could understand 
AWas an eight wheel driver under his command
[Chorus]
He made the Dfreight train boogie all thAe time
He made the E7freight train boogie as he rolled down the Aline
[Verse 2]
AWhen the fireman started ringing the bell 
AEverybody hung around to tell 
ACasey Jones was a coming to town 
AOn a six eight wheeler that was flat on the ground
[Chorus]
He made the Dfreight train boogie all thAe time
He made the E7freight train boogie as he rolled down the Aline
[Verse 4]
ACasey Jones he was a mighty man 
ABut now he's resting in the promised land 
AThe kind of music he could understand 
AWas an eight wheel driver under his command
[Chorus]
He made the Dfreight train boogie all thAe time
He made the E7freight train boogie as he rolled down the Aline
[Verse 5]
AWhen the fireman started ringing the bell 
AEverybody hung around to tell 
ACasey Jones was a coming to town 
AOn a six eight wheeler that was flat on the ground
[Chorus]
He made the Dfreight train boogie all thAe time
He made the E7freight train boogie as he rolled down the Aline

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

Willie Nelson is a pivotal figure in outlaw country, known for his distinctive voice and guitar style. He has been a prolific songwriter and performer since childhood, establishing himself as one of country music's most recognized artists. "Freight Train Boogie" is a classic country song that evokes the rhythmic journey of a train. It plays like a tribute to the roots of country and early rock and roll.

AI-written from these sources:Freight Train Boogie — Wikipedia ↗Willie Nelson — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Freight Train Boogie

by Willie Nelson

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Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse 1]

Casey Jones he was a mighty man

But now he's resting in the promised land

The kind of music he could understand

Was an eight wheel driver under his command

[Chorus]

D A

He made the freight train boogie all the time

E7 A

He made the freight train boogie as he rolled down the line

[Verse 2]

When the fireman started ringing the bell

Everybody hung around to tell

Casey Jones was a coming to town

On a six eight wheeler that was flat on the ground

[Chorus]

D A

He made the freight train boogie all the time

E7 A

He made the freight train boogie as he rolled down the line

[Verse 4]

Casey Jones he was a mighty man

But now he's resting in the promised land

The kind of music he could understand

Was an eight wheel driver under his command

[Chorus]

D A

He made the freight train boogie all the time

E7 A

He made the freight train boogie as he rolled down the line

[Verse 5]

When the fireman started ringing the bell

Everybody hung around to tell

Casey Jones was a coming to town

On a six eight wheeler that was flat on the ground

[Chorus]

D A

He made the freight train boogie all the time

E7 A

He made the freight train boogie as he rolled down the line

About Freight Train Boogie Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play Freight Train Boogie by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Freight Train Boogie chords”, “Freight Train Boogie guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson Freight Train Boogie 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 Freight Train Boogie chords and for experienced players who want accurate Freight Train Boogie lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, E7.

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The chords for "Freight Train Boogie" show the original chord names (including A, D, E7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.