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The Purgatory Line chords by
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Key: Eb major•
Intro 1
D
D

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G
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D
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Verse 1

D
D

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This ain't exactly hell.

It sure as hell ain't heaven.
G
G

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I love you like the dickens

and I miss you like the Devil.
A
A

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I guess I'll do my time waitin'
D
D

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in this purgatory line.
A
A

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Angels here are wearin'
G
G

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D
D

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fancy new perfume,
A
A

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And all the bread's unleavened.
G
G

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Well I guess it'll have to
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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do till I find you.
G
G

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I don't know what I'm
A
A

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doin' here or why

I'm waitin' in this purgatory line.
Verse 2
D
D

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I ain't exactly up.

I ain't gone too far down.
G
G

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I'm lookin' for some answers

and there ain't no one around.
A
A

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I guess I'll lose my mind
D
D

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waitin' in this purgatory line.
A
A

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If Jesus walked on water then
G
G

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D
D

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where'd he get them shoes?
A
A

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It just keeps gettin' harder to
G
G

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D
D

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lose these walkin' blues.
G
G

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Bm
Bm
2

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I want you to come and
A
A

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take me home for a while.

Save me from this purgatory
Interlude 1

line.
D
D

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Verse 3
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D

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Sometimes I can laugh.

Other times I cry.
G
G

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It ain't exactly funny.
A
A

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My feet are both on fire.

I guess they'll just burn for a while
D
D

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waitin' in this purgatory line.
A
A

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Lovin' you is so easy,
G
G

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D
D

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but waitin' here just ain't.
A
A

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I know I can be patient,
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Bm
Bm
2

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but please don't hesitate to cross my mind.
A
A

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That's all I've got for a while.
Outro 1

Waitin' in this purgatory line.
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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Purgatory Line by Drive-By Truckers is Eb major.

The primary chords used in The Purgatory Line are Eb, Ab, Bb, Cm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Ab, Bb, Cm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of The Purgatory Line is approximately 86 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Purgatory Line 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 Purgatory Line. 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 Drive-By Truckers.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add The Purgatory Line to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for The Purgatory Line by Drive-By Truckers on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.