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The Devil's Train chords by
Hank Williams
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Key: C major•
Verse 1
C
C

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G
G

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C
C

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The Devil's Train

is long and black
Am
Am

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It rides on rails of fear
C
C

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It's headin' for destruction now
G
G

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C
C

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With a drunken engineer
Verse 2
C
C

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Oh see the greatness of the crowd
Am
Am

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That waits beside the track
C
C

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They're leavin' on that Devil's Train
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G

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C
C

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And never comin' back
Verse 3
C
C

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Oh Lord, please stop that terrible train
G
G

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Before it is too late
C
C

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And teach them how to bow their heads
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G

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C
C

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Before it steals their fate
Verse 4
C
C

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The Devil's Train will take you
Am
Am

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To a land of groans and pain
C
C

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You'll spend your days in sorrow
G
G

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C
C

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If you ride that Devil's Train
Verse 5
C
C

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Oh listen to that whistle scream
Am
Am

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Like echoes from the blue
C
C

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The blood is white and spouting steam
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G

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C
C

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She's on her way to doom
Verse 6
C
C

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Oh Lord, please stop that terrible train
G
G

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Before it is too late
C
C

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And teach them how to bow their heads
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G

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C
C

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Before it steals their fate
Verse 7
C
C

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The Devil's Train is long

and black
Am
Am

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It's beautiful to see
C
C

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It offers you temptation
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G

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C
C

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But it gives you misery
Verse 8
C
C

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So come and ride that glorious train
Am
Am

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Where happiness is free
C
C

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It's on its way to heaven now
G
G

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C
C

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To spend eternity
Verse 9
C
C

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Oh Lord, please stop that terrible train
G
G

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Before it is too late
C
C

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And teach them how to bow their heads
G
G

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C

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Before it steals their fate

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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • G

  • Am

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Devil's Train by Hank Williams is C major.

The primary chords used in The Devil's Train are C, G, Am.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of The Devil's Train is approximately 103 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for The Devil's Train. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Hank Williams.

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