Ridin The Rails

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[Verse 1]
C
Ridin’ the rails
C
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
Am
Ridin’ the rails
Dm G
Mhhmmmm
C
Ridin’ the rails
[Verse 2]
C
Ridin’ the rails
C
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
Am
Ridin’ the rails
Dm G
Mhhmmmm
C
Ridin’ the rails
[Verse 3]
C
Ridin’ the rails
C
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
Am
Ridin’ the rails
Dm G
Mhhmmmm
C
Ridin’ the rails

Ridin The Rails chords and lyrics

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[Verse 2]
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[Verse 3]
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Ridin The Rails Chords by Johnny Cash

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