On The Evening Train

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On The Evening Train
Hank Williams as performed by Johnny Cash
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Intro: ,,,,,,, (picked out, not just strummed)
C F
I heard the laughter at the depot
G C
But my tears, fell like the rain
F
When I saw them place that long white casket
C F C
In the baggage coach, of the evening train
F
The babies eyes are red from weepin’
G C
Its little heart is full of pain
F
Oh daddy it cried their takin’ momma
C F C
Away from us, on the evening train
Bridge (similar to intro)
CFGCFCFC
,,,,,,,
C F
As I turned to walk, away from the depot
G C
It seemed I heard her call my name
F
Take care of my baby, and tell him darling
C F C
That I’m going home, on the evening train
C F
I pray that god will give me courage
G C
To carry on till we meet again
F
Its hard to know, she’s gone forever
C F C
Their carrying her home, on the evening train
CFGC
2nd Bridge(,,,)
C F
I pray that god will give me courage
G C
To carry on till we meet again
F
It’s hard to know, she’s gone forever
C F C
Their carrying her home, on the evening train
F C
Their carrying her home, on the evening train
CFGCFCFC
Outro(,,,,,,,)

On The Evening Train chords and lyrics

Free chords for On The Evening Train by Hank Williams. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

On The Evening Train
Hank Williams as performed by Johnny Cash
Intro:  C,F,G,C,F,C,F,C (picked out, not just strummed)
Bridge (similar to intro)
C,F,G,C,F,C,F,C
2nd Bridge(C,F,G,C)
Outro(C,F,G,C,F,C,F,C)

On The Evening Train Chords by Hank Williams

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