Trains Make Me Lonesome chords - George Strait Chords

Trains Make Me Lonesome chords

Capo 2
 
[Intro]
 
E
 
[Verse 1]
                           B7            E
I was five years old when daddy started packin'
        A                            E
And I stood there by my mama as she cried
         A
And the next thing that we knew,
          E                   C#m
Some old train came passin' through
     F#                         B7
And Daddy got on board, and we ain't seen him no more
 
 
[Chorus]
   E          B7             E
I wonder why trains make me lonesome
    A                             E
It happens everytime that engine moans some
            A

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And when I hear that whistle blow
         E                 C#m
Oh, it makes my heart sink low
        F#         B7           A              E
And I wonder why trains make me lo - o - one - some
 
 
[Verse 2]
          E                       B7               E
It was a cold dark night when I drove her to the depot
            A                                     E
There were tears in my eyes, and a ticket in her hand
           A                                      E             C#m
And as we stood there by those tracks, I knew she wasn't comin' back
      F#                            B7
So I turned and walked away, but I still miss her today
 
 
[Chorus]
   E          B7             E
I wonder why trains make me lonesome
    A                             E
It happens everytime that engine moans some
            A
And when I hear that whistle blow
         E                 C#m
Oh, it makes my heart sink low
        F#         B7           A              E
And I wonder why trains make me lo - o - one - some
 
 
[Verse 3]
       C#m                               E
This office building looks like central station,
          C#m                           E
And those ink spots look engine number nine
          Am                                E            C#m
And this couch on which I lay, supposed to haul my blues away
          F#                              B7
That old pipe you keep tokin' is like an old cold enging smokin'
 
 
[Chorus]
   E          B7             E
I wonder why trains make me lonesome
    A                             E
It happens everytime that engine moans some
            A
And when I hear that whistle blow
         E                 C#m
Oh, it makes my heart sink low
        F#         B7            A              E
And I wonder why trains make me lo - o - one - some
 
 
[Outro]
          F#         B7             A              E
Oh yes I wonder why trains make me lo - o - one - some







How to play "Trains Make Me Lonesome" on guitar

Capo 2

Begin by strumming slowly in E to set the mood.

Verse 1:
- Begin with E, move to B7, and return to E.
- For "And I stood there by my mama," use A and E.
- Move to A for "Some old train came passin' through."
- Return to E, followed by C#m for "Daddy got on board."
- Go to F#, then B7 for "And we ain't seen him no more."

Chorus:
- Begin with E, move to B7, then return to E for "I wonder why
trains make me lonesome."
- Use A and E to express "It happens every time that engine moans."
- Move to A, then E, and finally C#m for "And when I hear that whistle blow."
- Finish with F#, B7, A, and E for "And I wonder why trains make me lonesome."

Verse 2:
- Follow the same procedure as verse 1.
- To express "It was a cold dark night," use E, B7, and E.
- Switch to A and E for "There were tears in my eyes."
- Switch to A, E, and C#m for "And as we stood there by those tracks."
- End with F# and B7 for "So I turned and walked away."

Repeat Chorus

Verse 3 begins with C#m and transitions to E for "This office building."
- Use C#m, E for "And those ink spots."
- Change to Am, E, and C#m for "And this couch on which I lay."
- End with F# and B7 for "That old pipe you keep tokin'."

Chorus:
- Repeat the progression with emphasis on E, B7, A, and E.
- Use clean strumming to emphasize the lyrics.

In the outro, strumming slowly with F#, B7, A, and E brings the
song to an end.

Common faults include ensuring smooth transitions between chords
such as E, B7, A, C#m, F#, and Am.
- Keep a steady strumming pattern; don't hurry up or slow down.
- Pay attention to dynamics; play softer throughout the verses and
louder during the chorus.

The song "Trains Make Me Lonesome" explores the emotional impact
of trains and the memories they bring. George Strait's melancholy lyrics
and vintage country sound evoke sentiments of longing and nostalgia.
Strait's career, which includes multiple hits and accolades, demonstrates
his ability to connect with audiences through his moving storytelling.