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Intro:
main riff 2X solo (bass/drums on 1,2,3 beats of second measure)
2X with bass and drums throughout
Verse 1:
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^ ^ ^ bend slightly
A
Ain’t gonna ride that whiskey train [main riff]
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^ ^ bend slightly
A
Ain’t gonna burn up no more flame [main riff]
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^ bend slightly
D A
Throw away my bottle down the drain [main riff]
D [w/above riff]
Ain’t gonna ride that whiskey train
A
[main riff 2X]
Verse 2:
To think that I could be so wrong
To be so sick and still go on
The way I drink it’s been too long
Don’t see much point in carrying on
Guitar solo: 12 bars on A
[main riff 2X]Verse 3:
I’m gonna lose these drinking blues
I’m gonna find a girl to make me choose
Between lovin’ her and drinking booze
I’m gonna lose these drinking blues
Break:
E D/F#
E D/F#
[main riff 2X]Verse 4:
Ain’t gonna ride that whiskey train
I’m tired of burning in the flame
Throw away my bottle down the drain
Ain’t gonna ride that whiskey train
Guitar solo: 27 bars on A
[main riff 2X; end cold]
