Chris de Burgh – Spanish Train (Guitar Solo)
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Chris de Burgh - Spanish Train (Live)
Tuning: E A D G B E Key: Dm
Tempo: 95 bpm
[Intro]
Dm Dsus2
[Verse]
Dm There's a Spanish train that runs between Bb Guadalquivir and old Saville C And at dead of night the whistle blows A7 Dm Dsus2 And people hear she's running still Dm And then they hush their children back to sleep Bb Lock the doors, upstairs they creep C For it is said that the souls of the dead A7 Dm Dsus2 Fill that train ten thousand deep Dm Dsus2 Dm Bb C Dm Well a railwayman lay dying with his people by his side Bb A7 His family were crying, knelt in prayer before he died Bb C But above his bed just a waiting for the dead A7 Dm Was the Devil with a twinkle in his eye Bb C Dm Dsus2 Well God's not around and look what I've found, this one's mine Dm Dsus2 Dm Bb C Dm Just then the Lord himself appeared in a blinding flash of light Bb A7 And shouted at the Devil, get thee hence to endless night Bb C But the Devil just grinned and said I may have sinned A7 Dm But there's no need to push me around Bb C I got him first so you can do your worst Dm Dsus2 He's going underground Dm Dsus2 Dm But I think I'll give you one more chance Bb C Dm Said the Devil with a smile
So throw away that stupid lance
Bb A7 It's really not your style Bb C Joker is the name, poker is the game A7 Dm We'll play right here on this bed Bb C And then we'll bet for the biggest stakes yet Dm Dsus2 The souls of the dead
[Chorus]
Bb C Dm And I said look out, Lord, He's going to win Bb C Dm The sun is down and the night is riding in Bb A7 Dm Gm That train is dead on time, many souls are on the line Bb A7 Dm Dsus2 Oh Lord, He's going to win
[Verse]
Dm Dsus2 Dm Well the railwayman he cut the cards Bb C Dm And he dealt them each a hand of five
And for the Lord, he was praying hard
Bb A7 Or that train he'd have to drive Bb C Well the Devil he had three aces and a king A7 Dm And the Lord, he was running for a straight Bb C He had the queen and the knave and nine and ten of spades Dm Dsus2 All he needed was the eight Dm Dsus2 Dm And then the Lord he called for one more card Bb C Dm But he drew the diamond eight
And the Devil said to the son of God
Bb A7 I believe you've got it straight Bb C So deal me one for the time has come A7 Dm To see who'll be the king of this place Bb C But as he spoke, from beneath his cloak Dm Dsus2 He slipped another ace Dm Dsus2 Dm Ten thousand souls was the opening bid Bb C Dm And it soon went up to fifty nine
But the Lord didn't see what the Devil did
Bb A7 And he said that suits me fine Bb C I'll raise you high to a hundred and five A7 Dm And forever put an end to your sins Bb C Dm But the Devil let out a mighty shout, my hand wins
[Chorus]
Bb C Dm And I said Lord, oh Lord, you let him win Bb C Dm The sun is down and the night is riding in Bb A7 Dm Gm That train is dead on time, many souls are on the line Bb A7 Dm Dsus2 Oh Lord, don't let him win
[Verse]
Dm Dsus2 Dm Well that Spanish train still runs between Bb Guadalquivir and old Saville C And at dead of night the whistle blows A7 Dm Dsus2 And people fear she's running still Dm And far away in some recess Bb The Lord and the Devil are now playing chess C The Devil still cheats and wins more souls A7 Dm And as for the Lord, well, he's just doing his best
[Chorus]
Bb C Dm And I said Lord, oh Lord, you've got to win Bb C Dm The sun is down and the night is riding in Bb A7 Dm Gm That train is still on time, oh my soul is on the line Bb C Dm Oh Lord, you've got to win