Whiskey train — Procol Harum
Main riff: ^ ^ ^ bend slightly
main riff 2X solo (bass/drums on 1,2,3 beats of second measure) 2X with bass and drums throughout
Verse
^ ^ ^ bend slightly Ain't gonna ride that whiskey train [main riff]
^ ^ bend slightly Ain't gonna burn up no more flame [main riff]
^ bend slightly
Throw away my bottle down the drain [main riff] D [w/above riff] Ain't gonna ride that whiskey train
Main Riff 2X
Verse
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
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
Main Riff 2X
Break:
Main Riff 2X
Main Riff 2X
Verse
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