Elizabeth Cotten – Freight Train Chords

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Freight Train Chords

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Freight train, Freight train, running so fast
Freight train, Freight train, run so fast
Please don’t tell what train I’m on
So they won’t know what route I’ve gone

When I am dead and in my grave
No more good times here I crave
Place the stones at my head and feet
Tell them all that I’ve gone to sleep.


Freight train, Freight train, running so fast
Freight train, Freight train, run so fast
Please don’t tell what train I’m on
So they won’t know what route I’ve gone

When I die, Lord bury me deep
Way down on old Chestnut street
Then I can hear old Number 9
As she comes rolling by.


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Freight Train Song Info

Artist and Song: Elizabeth Cotten - Freight Train
Album: Elizabeth Cotten, Volume 3: When I'm Gone
Genre: Folk
Year: 1979
Difficulty: Moderate
Tuning: G C E A
Key: C
Chords: [E7], [F], [C], [G7]
Strumming: D - DU - D - DU - DUDU

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Chords & Strumming Pattern of Elizabeth Cotten - Freight Train

Freight Train is a song by Folk artist Elizabeth Cotten. It was released in 1979 on the album, titled "Elizabeth Cotten, Volume 3: When I'm Gone". D - DU - D - DU - DUDU is the suggested strumming pattern for Freight Train. [E7], [F], [C], [G7] are the guitar chords for playing Freight Train with the original key (C) on guitar.

Who Sings Freight Train?

Freight Train is a song by Elizabeth Cotten. It was first released on their "Elizabeth Cotten, Volume 3: When I'm Gone" album in 1979.

What Are The Guitar Chords Of Freight Train?

In order to play the song Freight Train on the guitar, you will need to use [E7], [F], [C], [G7] chords in order to play in original key (C).

How Do You Strum Freight Train On Guitar?

Freight Train strumming pattern is D - DU - D - DU - DUDU. For those who find the suggested pattern too complex, an alternative pattern is D (down) strumming.