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On The Evening Train

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e|-------C0-----------------F1-------------G--3---------------------------------|
B|-------1-----------------1---------------3---------------------------------|
G|-----0---0-------------2----2----------4----4------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---3-----------------3---------------5-------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
I Cheard the laughter at the deFpot
But my tGears fell like the Crain
CWhen I saw them place that long white Fcasket
In the baggage Ccoach Fof the evening Ctrain
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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash was known for his deep, calm, bass-baritone voice, often exploring themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption in his music. His backing band, the Tennessee Three, was characterized by its train-like chugging guitar rhythms, a sound that resonates with the title of this song. "On The Evening Train" appears on his album American V: A Hundred Highways, released in 2006. Playing this song can evoke the feeling of a journey, perhaps one of reflection or longing.

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About On The Evening Train Chords by Johnny Cash

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