Big Black Train Chords
Big Black Train by Flatt & Scruggs is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, C and D7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
INTRO
N.C. G
Well, I had the blues
N.C. G
But now they're gone
N.C. C
I'm on a big black freight train
N.C. G
And we're movin' on
Chorus
G
I'm on a big black train and I'm movin' on
C G
I'm on a big black train and I'll soon be gone
D7 G
Well, this big black train, it keeps movin' on
verse 1
G
Well, if you want me, baby, better get on the track
C G
Got a one-way ticket and I won't be back
D7
Well, this big black freight train
G
It's movin' down the railroad track
verse 2
G
Well, you cheated on me, baby, and you told me lies
C G
You said that you was gonna laugh every time I cried
D7
Well, this big black train
G
We're tellin' you goodbye
Chorus
G
I'm on a big black train and I'm movin' on
C G
I'm on a big black train and I'll soon be gone
D7 G
Well, this big black train, it keeps movin' on