Raising Steam chords by
Jethro Tull

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Key: D minor•

Intro 1

Dm

Dm

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G

G

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D

D

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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Dsus4

Dsus4

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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Dm

Dm

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Over

Verse 1

high plains,

through the snow

Roll those tracks out, don't you know

G

G

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I'm raising steam.

Dm

Dm

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Thin vein creeping; hot blood flow

G

G

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Spill a little where the new towns grow.

Em

Em

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C

C

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I got my whole life hanging in a sack,

Am

Am

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Asus4

Asus4

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Heading out in_ to that

A

A

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wide world wide.

Em

Em

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You got your locomotive

C

C

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sitting on your track

A

A

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And I don't care which way I ride.

Dm

Dm

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I may not be coming back.

G

G

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Dsus4

Dsus4

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Dm

Dm

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Verse 2

Left a lady with a heart

All in pieces come apart

G

G

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Raising steam.

Dm

Dm

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That engine up front must

Have a heart big enough

G

G

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for the both of us.

Em

Em

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Riding shotgun on the sunset,

C

C

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stare it in the eye,

A

A

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Rocking on my heels out to the west.

Asus4

Asus4

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A

A

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Em

Em

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Funny how the whole world,

C

C

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historically,

Am

Am

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A

A

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Asus4

Asus4

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A

A

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Feels the urge to chase the sun to rest.

Dm

Dm

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We may not be coming back.

Interlude 1

Dm

Dm

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G

G

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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Asus4

Asus4

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D

D

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Bm

Bm

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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Dm

Dm

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Dsus4

Dsus4

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Dm

Dm

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Verse 3

Dm

Dm

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Let me be your engineer

Have you smiling ear to ear

G

G

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Raising steam.

Dm

Dm

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And will you tell me how it feels

When you're up and rolling

G

G

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on your driving wheels?

Em

Em

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C

C

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I got my whole life hanging in a sack,

Asus4

Asus4

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A

A

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Em

Em

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Heading out into that wide world wide.

I'll be your locomotive

C

C

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blowing off its stack

Asus4

Asus4

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A

A

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And I don't care which way

Asus4

Asus4

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A

A

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Am

Am

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I ride.

Dm

Dm

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I may not be coming back.

G

G

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Dm

Dm

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Raising steam.

G

G

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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Dm

Dm

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Raising steam.

G

G

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Dm

Dm

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I'm raising steam.

G

G

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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Dm

Dm

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Raising steam.

Dm

Dm

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Raising steam.

Raising steam.

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Chords

Dm
G
D
Dsus4
Em
C
Am
Asus4
A
Bm

Capo: 5

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Raising Steam?

The original key of Raising Steam by Jethro Tull is D minor.

What are the main chords for Raising Steam?

The primary chords used in Raising Steam are Dm, G, D, Dsus4, Em, C.

Do I need a capo to play Raising Steam?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.

Is Raising Steam beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Dm, G, D, Dsus4, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Raising Steam?

The tempo of Raising Steam is approximately 122 beats per minute.

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