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Lightning Express

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"Lightning Express"
Capo 5, recording is tuned slightly sharp.
C
The lightning express from the depot so grand
    F                  C
Had started out on its way
All of the passengers that were on board
 D7                    G7
Seemed to be happy and gay
C
But one little boy who sat by himself
    F                   C
Was reading a letter he had
          F                   C
You could plainly tell by the look on his face
         D7          G7          C
That the contents of it made him sad
C
The stern old conductor then started his round
       F                     C
Taking tickets from everyone there
And finally reaching the sad little boy
   D7                   G7
He gruffly demanded his fare
C
I have no ticket the boy then replied
    F                 C
But I'll pay you back someday
          F                  C
Then I'll put you off at the next stop we make
       D7              G7            C
But he stopped when he heard the boy say
C
Please Mr. Conductor
      F                  C
Don't put me off of this train
The best friend I have in this world sir
D7                   G7
Is waiting for me in pain
C
Expecting to die any moment sir
    F                        C
And may not live through the day
  F                         C
I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye
  D7       G7        C
Before God takes her away
C
A girl sitting near was heard to exclaim
       F                  C
If you put him off it's a shame
Taking his hand a collection she made
    D7                        G7
The boy's way was paid on the train
C
I'm obliged to you miss for your kindness to me
       F                      C
You're welcome she said never fear
     F                        C
Each time the conductor would pass through the car
    D7                G7          C
The boy's words would ring in his ear
C
Please Mr. Conductor
      F                  C
Don't put me off of this train
The best friend I have in this world sir
D7                   G7
Is waiting for me in pain
C
Expecting to die any moment sir
    F                        C
And may not live through the day
  F                         C
I wanna reach home and kiss mother goodbye
  D7       G7        C
Before God takes her away
End

Lightning Express chords and lyrics

Free chords for Lightning Express by The Everly Brothers. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

"Lightning Express"
Capo 5, recording is tuned slightly sharp.
All of the passengers that were on board
And finally reaching the sad little boy
The best friend I have in this world sir
Taking his hand a collection she made
The best friend I have in this world sir
End

Lightning Express Chords by The Everly Brothers

Learn how to play Lightning Express by The Everly Brothers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Lightning Express chords”, “Lightning Express guitar chords”, or “The Everly Brothers Lightning Express 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 Lightning Express chords and for experienced players who want accurate Lightning Express lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, D7, G7, A.

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What key is "Lightning Express" in?

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