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Ridin The Rails

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[Verse 1]
RCidin’ the rails
RCidin’ the rails
WFheels of steel again rolling throughC  
PGullin’ cars for passengers like Cyou
[Chorus]
EFverybody ought Gto ride a trainC  
GFet on board they’re outGward bound againC  
RAmidin’ the rails
MDmhhmmmmG  
RCidin’ the rails
[Verse 2]
RCidin’ the rails
RCidin’ the rails
HFey, watch them proudly roll on new laid trackC  
IGt’s a better way to get you there and bCack
[Chorus]
AFnd like a brand new day Gshe’s up to dateC  
FFor bringing in your lovGer, or your freiCght
RAmidin’ the rails
MDmhhmmmmG  
RCidin’ the rails
[Verse 3]
RCidin’ the rails
RCidin’ the rails
LFong and sleek and made for moving onC  
SGhout ‘here she comes!’ and she’s alreadCy gone
[Chorus]
TFip your hat to them wheGn they go byC  
TFhey’re a way of life thGat will never neCver die
RAmidin’ the rails
MDmhhmmmmG  
RCidin’ the rails

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The story behind the song

"Ridin' The Rails" fits right into Johnny Cash's world, a singer known for his deep voice and music often exploring themes of sorrow and redemption. His backing band, the Tennessee Three, was famous for its train-like guitar rhythms, which would make a song about riding the rails a natural fit for his distinctive sound. Playing this song, you tap into that feeling of movement and journey that was so central to his musical identity.

AI-written from these sources:Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗

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Ridin The Rails

by Johnny Cash

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Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse 1]

Ridin’ the rails

F C

Wheels of steel again rolling through

G C

Pullin’ cars for passengers like you

[Chorus]

F G C

Everybody ought to ride a train

F G C

Get on board they’re outward bound again

Ridin’ the rails

Dm G

Mhhmmmm

Ridin’ the rails

[Verse 2]

Ridin’ the rails

F C

Hey, watch them proudly roll on new laid track

G C

It’s a better way to get you there and back

[Chorus]

F G C

And like a brand new day she’s up to date

F G C

For bringing in your lover, or your freight

Ridin’ the rails

Dm G

Mhhmmmm

Ridin’ the rails

[Verse 3]

Ridin’ the rails

F C

Long and sleek and made for moving on

G C

Shout ‘here she comes!’ and she’s already gone

[Chorus]

F G C

Tip your hat to them when they go by

F G C

They’re a way of life that will never never die

Ridin’ the rails

Dm G

Mhhmmmm

Ridin’ the rails

About Ridin The Rails Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Ridin The Rails by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ridin The Rails chords”, “Ridin The Rails guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Ridin The Rails 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 Ridin The Rails chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ridin The Rails lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G, Am, Dm.

FAQ — Ridin The Rails by Johnny Cash

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What key is "Ridin The Rails" in?

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