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Mystery Train:Elvis Presley.
#11 in 1955.
[Intro]
E
[Verse 1]
ETrain ar..Arive..sixteen coaches Elong.
ETrain ar..Arive..sixteen coaches Elong.
Well, that Blong black train, Agot my baby and Egone.
[Verse 2]
ETrain, Atrain..comin' 'round, 'round the Ebend.
ETrain, Atrain, comin' 'round the Ebend.
Well, it Btook my baby, Abut it never will aEgain. 
(No, not again.)
[Verse 3]
ETrain, Atrain..comin' down, down the Eline.
ETrain, Atrain..comin' down the Eline.
Well, it's Bbringin' my baby, 'Acause 
she's mine all, all Emine.
(She's mine, all, all mine.)
[Interlude]
[Verse 4]
ETrain, Atrain..comin' 'round, 'round the Ebend.
ETrain, Atrain, comin' 'round the Ebend.
Well, it Btook my baby, Abut it never will aEgain. 
(No, not again.)

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The story behind the song

"Mystery Train" plays like a journey into the unknown, its title hinting at a deeper, unspoken meaning, as it's not directly referenced in the lyrics. The song draws from a rich musical lineage, with its lyrics bearing a resemblance to the traditional American folk song "Worried Man Blues," which itself has roots in an old Celtic ballad. Elvis Presley's cover transformed this Memphis blues tune into a popular rockabilly song, showcasing his energetic style. It becomes a feeling of anticipation and the thrill of what lies ahead, even when the destination is a mystery.

AI-written from these sources:Mystery Train — Wikipedia ↗Elvis Presley — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Mystery Train:Elvis Presley.

#11 in 1955.

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

E A E

Train ar..rive..sixteen coaches long.

E A E

Train ar..rive..sixteen coaches long.

B A E

Well, that long black train, got my baby and gone.

[Verse 2]

E A E

Train, train..comin' 'round, 'round the bend.

E A E

Train, train, comin' 'round the bend.

B A E

Well, it took my baby, but it never will again.

(No, not again.)

[Verse 3]

E A E

Train, train..comin' down, down the line.

E A E

Train, train..comin' down the line.

B A

Well, it's bringin' my baby, 'cause

she's mine all, all mine.

(She's mine, all, all mine.)

[Interlude]

[Verse 4]

E A E

Train, train..comin' 'round, 'round the bend.

E A E

Train, train, comin' 'round the bend.

B A E

Well, it took my baby, but it never will again.

(No, not again.)

About Mystery Train Chords by Elvis Presley

Learn how to play Mystery Train by Elvis Presley with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mystery Train chords”, “Mystery Train guitar chords”, or “Elvis Presley Mystery Train 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 Mystery Train chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mystery Train lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, B.

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