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Long Train Runnin’ Chords

Doobie Brothers Intermediate Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read
Gmtap to play
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Gm · Cm · F · Bb

A classic rock song by The Doobie Brothers with a driving rhythm and bluesy feel. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Mute the strings with your fretting hand during the intro riff to create a percussive, chugging sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro Riff

 
G C G C
G C G C
 

Verse 1

 
G C
Down around the corner, half a mile from here
G C G C
See them long trains runnin’, and watch them disappear
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
Papa’s in the doghouse, mama’s in the bed
C G C G C
Sister’s on the street corner, wishin’ that she was dead
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Bridge

 
Am C
Mississippi Delta
G C
Shinin’ like a national guitar
Am C
I am followin’ the river
G C G C
Down the highway, down the highway
 

Verse 3

 
G C
Down around the corner, half a mile from here
G C G C
See them long trains runnin’, and watch them disappear
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Outro

 
G C G C
G C G C
G C G C
G C G C
G
Without love…
G
Without love…
G C G C
G C G C
 

Practice tip: Work on the G to C transition until it’s automatic, as it’s the core of the song’s groove. Use a metronome to lock in the steady, train-like rhythm.

Gmtap to play
Cmtap to play
Ftap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Gm · Cm · F · Bb

A classic rock song by The Doobie Brothers with a driving rhythm and bluesy feel. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Mute the strings with your fretting hand during the intro riff to create a percussive, chugging sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro Riff

 
G C G C
G C G C
 

Verse 1

 
G C
Down around the corner, half a mile from here
G C G C
See them long trains runnin’, and watch them disappear
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
Papa’s in the doghouse, mama’s in the bed
C G C G C
Sister’s on the street corner, wishin’ that she was dead
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Bridge

 
Am C
Mississippi Delta
G C
Shinin’ like a national guitar
Am C
I am followin’ the river
G C G C
Down the highway, down the highway
 

Verse 3

 
G C
Down around the corner, half a mile from here
G C G C
See them long trains runnin’, and watch them disappear
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Outro

 
G C G C
G C G C
G C G C
G C G C
G
Without love…
G
Without love…
G C G C
G C G C
 

Practice tip: Work on the G to C transition until it’s automatic, as it’s the core of the song’s groove. Use a metronome to lock in the steady, train-like rhythm.

Gmtap to play
Cmtap to play
Ftap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Gm · Cm · F · Bb

A classic rock song by The Doobie Brothers with a driving rhythm and bluesy feel. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Mute the strings with your fretting hand during the intro riff to create a percussive, chugging sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro Riff

 
G C G C
G C G C
 

Verse 1

 
G C
Down around the corner, half a mile from here
G C G C
See them long trains runnin’, and watch them disappear
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
Papa’s in the doghouse, mama’s in the bed
C G C G C
Sister’s on the street corner, wishin’ that she was dead
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Bridge

 
Am C
Mississippi Delta
G C
Shinin’ like a national guitar
Am C
I am followin’ the river
G C G C
Down the highway, down the highway
 

Verse 3

 
G C
Down around the corner, half a mile from here
G C G C
See them long trains runnin’, and watch them disappear
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Outro

 
G C G C
G C G C
G C G C
G C G C
G
Without love…
G
Without love…
G C G C
G C G C
 

Practice tip: Work on the G to C transition until it’s automatic, as it’s the core of the song’s groove. Use a metronome to lock in the steady, train-like rhythm.

Gmtap to play
Cmtap to play
Ftap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Gm · Cm · F · Bb

A classic rock song by The Doobie Brothers with a driving rhythm and bluesy feel. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Mute the strings with your fretting hand during the intro riff to create a percussive, chugging sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro Riff

 
G C G C
G C G C
 

Verse 1

 
G C
Down around the corner, half a mile from here
G C G C
See them long trains runnin’, and watch them disappear
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
Papa’s in the doghouse, mama’s in the bed
C G C G C
Sister’s on the street corner, wishin’ that she was dead
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Bridge

 
Am C
Mississippi Delta
G C
Shinin’ like a national guitar
Am C
I am followin’ the river
G C G C
Down the highway, down the highway
 

Verse 3

 
G C
Down around the corner, half a mile from here
G C G C
See them long trains runnin’, and watch them disappear
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Outro

 
G C G C
G C G C
G C G C
G C G C
G
Without love…
G
Without love…
G C G C
G C G C
 

Practice tip: Work on the G to C transition until it’s automatic, as it’s the core of the song’s groove. Use a metronome to lock in the steady, train-like rhythm.

Gmtap to play
Cmtap to play
Ftap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Gm · Cm · F · Bb

A classic rock song by The Doobie Brothers with a driving rhythm and bluesy feel. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Mute the strings with your fretting hand during the intro riff to create a percussive, chugging sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro Riff

 
G C G C
G C G C
 

Verse 1

 
G C
Down around the corner, half a mile from here
G C G C
See them long trains runnin’, and watch them disappear
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
Papa’s in the doghouse, mama’s in the bed
C G C G C
Sister’s on the street corner, wishin’ that she was dead
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Bridge

 
Am C
Mississippi Delta
G C
Shinin’ like a national guitar
Am C
I am followin’ the river
G C G C
Down the highway, down the highway
 

Verse 3

 
G C
Down around the corner, half a mile from here
G C G C
See them long trains runnin’, and watch them disappear
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Outro

 
G C G C
G C G C
G C G C
G C G C
G
Without love…
G
Without love…
G C G C
G C G C
 

Practice tip: Work on the G to C transition until it’s automatic, as it’s the core of the song’s groove. Use a metronome to lock in the steady, train-like rhythm.

Gmtap to play
Cmtap to play
Ftap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Gm · Cm · F · Bb

A classic rock song by The Doobie Brothers with a driving rhythm and bluesy feel. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Mute the strings with your fretting hand during the intro riff to create a percussive, chugging sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro Riff

 
G C G C
G C G C
 

Verse 1

 
G C
Down around the corner, half a mile from here
G C G C
See them long trains runnin’, and watch them disappear
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
Papa’s in the doghouse, mama’s in the bed
C G C G C
Sister’s on the street corner, wishin’ that she was dead
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Bridge

 
Am C
Mississippi Delta
G C
Shinin’ like a national guitar
Am C
I am followin’ the river
G C G C
Down the highway, down the highway
 

Verse 3

 
G C
Down around the corner, half a mile from here
G C G C
See them long trains runnin’, and watch them disappear
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
G C G C
Without love, where would you be now?
 

Chorus

 
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
C
Long train runnin’!
G
Long train runnin’!
 

Outro

 
G C G C
G C G C
G C G C
G C G C
G
Without love…
G
Without love…
G C G C
G C G C
 

Practice tip: Work on the G to C transition until it’s automatic, as it’s the core of the song’s groove. Use a metronome to lock in the steady, train-like rhythm.