Chris de Burgh – Spanish Train (Ukulele)
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Dm Bb There's a Spanish train that runs between Quadelquidir and old Seville C A7 Dm and at dead of night the whistle blows and people hear she's running still Dm Bb And then they hush their children back to sleep lock the doors upstairs they creep C A7 Dm for it is said that the souls of the dead fill that train ten thousand deep Dm Bb C Dm Well a railwayman lay dying with his people by his side Dm Bb A7 His family were crying knelt in prayer before he died Bb C But above his head just waiting for the dead A7 Dm was the devil with a twinkle in his eye Bb C Dm Well God's not around look what I've found This one's mine Dm Bb C Dm Just then the Lord himself appeared in a blinding flash of light Dm 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 Am Dm but there's no need to push me around Bb C Dm I got here first so you can do your worst he's going underground Dm Bb C Dm But I think I'll give you one more chance said the devil with a smile Dm Bb A7 so throw away that stupid lance It's really not your style Dm C Bb A7 Joker is the name poker is the game we'll play right here on this bed Bb C Dm And then we'll bet for the biggest stakes yet - the souls of the dead Bb C Dm And I said look out Lord he's gonna win Bb C Dm The sun is down and the night's riding in Bb A7 Dm Gm The train is dead on time many souls are on the line Bb A7 Dm oh Lord he's gonna win Dm Bb C Dm Now the railwayman he cut the cards and he dealt them each a hand of five Dm Bb A7 And for the Lord he was praying hard for 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 Dm he had the queen and the knave the nine and ten of spades all he needed was the eight Dm Bb C Dm and then the Lord he called for one more card but he drew the diamond eight Dm Bb A7 And the devil said to the Son of God I believe you've got it straight Bb C Am Dm So deal me one for the time has come to see who'll be the king of this place Bb C Dm But as he spoke from beneath his cloak he slipped another ace Dm Bb C Dm Ten thousand souls was the opening bid but soon went up to fifty-nine Dm Bb A7 but the Lord didn't see what the devil did and he said that suits me fine Dm C Bb A7 I'll raise you high to hundred and five and forever put an end to your sins Bb C Dm But the devil let out a mighty shout my hand wins Bb C Dm And I said lord oh Lord don't let him win Bb C Dm The sun is down and the night's riding in Bb A7 Dm Gm The train is dead on time many souls are on the line Bb A7 Dm oh Lord he's gonna win Dm Bb There's a Spanish train that runs between Quadelquidir and old Seville C A7 Dm and at dead of night the whistle blows and people hear she's running still Dm Bb And far away in some recess the Lord and the devil are now playing chess C A7 Dm The devil still cheats and wins more souls and as for the Lord well he's just doing his best Bb C Dm And I said lord oh Lord you've gotta win Bb C Dm The sun is down and the night's riding in Bb A7 Dm Gm The train is still on time oh my soul is on the line Bb A7 Dm oh Lord you've got to win