[Intro]
Am
[Verse 1]
Am C
Miss Daisy runs the run-down bar on the wrong side of the tracks
G Am
She knows why I'm here, don't feel the need to ask
C
Whiskey, hold the ice she said, "This should ease the pain
G Am
Shoot this one, there's another on the way"
[Chorus]
F C
Baby, don't you cry, 'cause men they're like trains
G Am
If you miss one, there's another on the way
F C
And tonight it might be rainin' but there are always sunny days
G Am
Keep your head up, kid, there's another on the way
[Verse 2]
Am C
Miss Daisy's got a skull tattoo where a diamond ring should be
G Am
Red lipstick on a cigarette she blew a cloud at me
C
She said, "I been where you are, he left without a trace
G Am
With two mouths to feed and another on the way"
[Chorus]
F C
Baby, don't you cry, 'cause men they're like trains
G Am
If you miss one, there's another on the way
F C
And tonight it might be rainin' but there are always sunny days
G Am
Keep your head up, kid, there's another on the way
[Bridge]
Am
There's always one more, one more, comin' down the tracks
Am
One more, one more go on, throw 'em back
Am
One more, one more comin' down the tracks
Em
One more, one more don't you look back (Never looks back)
[Chorus]
F C
Baby, don't you cry, 'cause men they're like trains
G Am
If you miss one, there's another on the way
F C
And tonight it might be rainin' but there are always sunny days
G Am
Keep your head up, kid, there's another on the way
[Outro]
F C
She said, "Had my share of sleepless nights and I turned out okay
G Am
Keep your head up, kid, there's another on the way"
How to play "Another On The Way" on guitar by Megan Moroney
[General Tips:]
Tuning: Standard tuning (E A D G B e).
Tone: This song has a folksy, intimate vibe. Opt for a clean, acoustic tone,
perhaps with a slight reverb for depth.
[Intro & Verses Strumming Pattern:]
- Begin with Am chord. Use a soft, steady strumming pattern.
- Emphasize the downstroke on each beat to drive the melancholic feel.
Chord Transition Tips:
- From Am to C: Keep your ring finger ready to move from the second fret,
third string to the third fret, fifth string quickly.
- Moving to G from C, transition smoothly by shifting your index and middle
fingers down a string each.
[Chorus Dynamics:]
- The chorus lifts slightly in energy. Switch to a brighter, more open
strumming pattern. Include both down and up strokes.
- For "Baby, don't you cry," start with an F chord, giving a hopeful sound.
Transition back to C and G, maintaining the uplifting mood.
[Bridge Technique:]
- The bridge has repetitive lyrics, which could be mirrored in your playing
by repeating a simple rhythmic pattern on the Am chord, adding an Em at the
end for a slight melancholic twist.
[Common Mistakes:]
- Don't strum too hard; it's a reflective, not aggressive song.
- Watch for the timing during chord transitions, especially in the bridge
where the pace may pick up.
[Song Facts:]
"Another On The Way" by Megan Moroney tells a story through the character
of Miss Daisy, who imparts life lessons in resilience and hopefulness amid
adversity. The lyrics convey a message of perpetual hope and strength,
emphasized by the metaphor of life's opportunities being like trains—always
another one coming. It's a poignant reflection on enduring hardships with
optimism.
[Megan Moroney Biography:]
Megan Moroney is known for her narrative-driven songwriting that often
captures slices of life through a distinctly Southern lens. Her music is
reminiscent of classic country but with a modern twist, engaging listeners
with relatable stories and emotional depth.
