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Freight Train Blues

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C
I was born in Dixie in a boomer's shack,
                              G7       C
Just a little old shanty by a railroad track,
The hummin' of the drivers was my lullaby,
                                      G7     C
and a freight train whistle taught me how to cry.
[Chorus]
C
I've got the freight train blues, Lordy, Lordy, Lordy,
                            D7       G7
Got 'em in the bottom of my ramblin' shoes,
    C                                       C7
And when that whistle blows, I've gotta go,
F          C                     A7
Oh! Lordy! guess I'm never gonna lose,
    D7       G7            C
The mean old freight train blues.
C
Now my Pappy was a fireman and my Mammy dear,
                            G7      C
Was the only daughter of an en-gin- eer,
My sister married a brakeman and it ain't no joke,
                                     G7       C
Now it's a shame the way she keeps a good man broke.
[Chorus]
C
I've got the freight train blues, Lordy, Lordy, Lordy,
                            D7       G7
Got 'em in the bottom of my ramblin' shoes,
    C                                      C7
And when the whistle blows, I've gotta go,
F          C                     A7
Oh! Lordy! guess I'm never gonna lose,
    D7       G7            C
The mean old freight train blues.

Freight Train Blues chords and lyrics

Free chords for Freight Train Blues by Hank Williams. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

The hummin' of the drivers was my lullaby,
[Chorus]
My sister married a brakeman and it ain't no joke,
[Chorus]

Freight Train Blues Chords by Hank Williams

Learn how to play Freight Train Blues by Hank Williams with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Freight Train Blues chords”, “Freight Train Blues guitar chords”, or “Hank Williams Freight Train Blues 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 Blues chords and for experienced players who want accurate Freight Train Blues lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G7, D7, C7, F, A7.

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Is "Freight Train Blues" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Freight Train Blues" by Hank Williams with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Hank Williams below.

What key is "Freight Train Blues" in?

The chords for "Freight Train Blues" show the original chord names (including C, G7, D7, C7, F, A7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.