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Phantom 309 chords by
Boxcar Willie
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Key: C major•
Verse 1
G
G

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C
C

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I was out on the West Coast,

tryin' to make a buck
Em
Em

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And things didn't work out,
F
F

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I was down on my luck
G
G

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Got tired a- roamin' and bummin' around
Em
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So I started thumbin' back East_ ,
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G

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C
C

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to_ ward my home town.
Verse 2
Em
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Made a lot of miles, the first two days
F
F

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And I figured I'd be home in week,
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G

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if my luck held out this way
C
C

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But, the third night I got stranded,

way out of town

At a cold, lonely crossroads,
Em
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rain was pourin' down.
Verse 3
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Em

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F
F

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I was hungry and freez_ in',

done caught a chill
G
G

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When the lights of a big

semi topped the hill
C
C

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Lord, I sure was glad to hear them
Em
Em

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air brakes come on

And I climbed in that cab,
F
F

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where I knew it'd be warm.
Verse 4
G
G

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At the wheel sit a big man,

he weighed about two- ten
C
C

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He stuck out his hand and said with a grin

"Big Joe's the name", I told him mine
Em
Em

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And he said: "The name of my
F
F

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rig is Phantom 309."
Verse 5
G
G

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I asked him why he called his

rig such a name
C
C

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He said: "Son,
Em
Em

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this old Mack can put 'em all to shame

There ain't a driver, or a rig,

a- runnin' any line
F
F

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Ain't seen nothin' but taillights
G
G

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C
C

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from Phantom 309."
Verse 6
C
C

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Well, we rode and talked the better
G
G

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part of the night
C
C

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When the lights of a truck
Em
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stop came in sight

He said: "I'm sorry son,
F
F

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this is as far as you go

'Cause, I gotta make a turn,

just on up the road."
G
G

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Verse 7

C
C

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Well, he tossed me a dime

as he pulled her in low
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And said: "Have yourself a

cup on old Big Joe."
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C
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F
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When Joe and his rig roared out in the night
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G

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In nothin' flat,
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C
C

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he was clean out of sight.
Verse 8
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C

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Well, I went inside and ordered me a cup

Told the waiter Big Joe was
Em
Em

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settin' me up

Aw!, you coulda heard a pin drop,
F
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it got deathly quiet
G
G

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And the waiter's face turned kinda white.
Verse 9
C
C

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Well, did I say something wrong?
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I said with a halfway grin

He said: "Naw,
C
C

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F
F

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this happens every now and then
G
G

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Ever' driver in here knows Big Joe
C
C

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But son, let me tell you what

happened about ten years ago.
Verse 10
C
C

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At the crossroads tonight,
Em
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where you flagged him down

There was a bus load of kids,
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comin' from town

And they were right in the middle,
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when Big Joe topped the hill

It could have been slaughter,
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but he turned his wheel.
Verse 11
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Well, Joe lost control, went into a skid
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And gave his life to save

that bunch- a kids
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G

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And there at that crossroads,

was the end of the line
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C
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For Big Joe and phantom 309
Verse 12
C
C

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But, every now and then, some

hiker'll come by
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Em

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And like you,
F
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Big Joe'll give 'em a ride

Here, have another cup and

forget about the dime
G
G

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Keep it as a souvenir,

from Big Joe and Phantom 309

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Chords

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  • Em

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Phantom 309?

The original key of Phantom 309 by Boxcar Willie is C major.

What are the main chords for Phantom 309?

The primary chords used in Phantom 309 are G, C, Em, F.

Do I need a capo to play Phantom 309?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Phantom 309 beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, Em, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Phantom 309?

The tempo of Phantom 309 is approximately 143 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Phantom 309?

You can easily change the key of Phantom 309 using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Is there a tuner available for Phantom 309?

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