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Mystery Train

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[Verse 1]
E       A                    E
Train I ride sixteen coaches long
E       A                    E
Train I ride sixteen coaches long
          B7               A               E
Well that long black train got my baby and gone
[Chorus]
E     A                         E
Train train  rollin' around the bend
E     A                         E
Train train, rollin' around the bend
        B7           A             E
Well it took my baby away from me again
[Verse 2]
E
I come down to the station meet my baby at the gate
E
Asked the station master if the train's runnin' late
E
He said it's still a-waitin' on the four forty four
E
I hate to tell you son that train don't stop here anymore
[Chorus]
E     A                             E
Train train  rollin' down  down the line
E     A                       E
Train train  rollin' down the line
E       B7                              E
Well it took my baby and left poor me behind
[Instrumental]
(mimics chorus)
E     A                             E
E     A                             E
E       B7        A                     E
[Bridge]
E
Heard that whistle blowin' was the middle of the night
E
When I got down to the station the train was pullin' out of sight
[Chorus]
E       A                       E
Mystery train  smokin' down the track
E       A                       E
Mystery train  smokin' down the track
       B7                  A                  E
Well I don't want no ride  just bring my baby back
[Instrumental] Outtake
            E
Long jam on  to the end

Mystery Train chords and lyrics

Free chords for Mystery Train by The Band. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
(mimics chorus)
E     A                             E
E     A                             E
E       B7        A                     E
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Instrumental] Outtake
Long jam on E to the end

Mystery Train Chords by The Band

Learn how to play Mystery Train by The Band with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mystery Train chords”, “Mystery Train guitar chords”, or “The Band Mystery Train 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 Mystery Train chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mystery Train lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, B7.

Frequently asked questions about Mystery Train

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Can I transpose "Mystery Train" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Mystery Train" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Mystery Train"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Mystery Train" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Mystery Train" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Mystery Train" by The Band with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Band below.

What key is "Mystery Train" in?

The chords for "Mystery Train" show the original chord names (including E, A, B7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.