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Passing Train Sawyer Brown

Sawyer Brown's "Passing Train" is a mid-tempo country song with a gentle, flowing feel. The original version highlights acoustic and electric guitar textures, suitable for solo or group performances.

## Chords

The song uses basic open chords: G, D, C, Em, F, A, A7, D7. The only possibly challenging chord for beginners is F; try the simplified F major (xx3211) if needed.

## Strumming Pattern

A steady, relaxed strumming pattern works well: try down-down-up-up-down-up (D-D-U-U-D-U), or simply downstrokes for each beat to start. Listen for the song’s feel and let the lyrics guide your rhythm.

## Chord Transitions

Many transitions are between G, C, and D. Practice moving between these shapes smoothly, especially G to D and C to D. The chorus and outro include F—practice sliding from C to F, keeping your index finger anchored.

## Playing Tips

Start slow and focus on clean chord changes. Use a capo on the first or second fret if the original key is too low or high for your voice. For “passing train” lines, let the strum ring out to emphasize the lyric. During the outro, D7 and A7 add color—play them clearly with light strums.

With practice, this song is beginner-friendly and a great way to improve chord changes and strumming consistency.

G

D

C

Em

F

A

A7

D7

Intro

G D C D

Verse 1

IG hear you in theC distance, and ID see you in myG mind

C I wonder where you'reG goin' to, whenC you leave me beD hind

IG wonder who waitsC for you,D dreaming just likeEm ID C

And talkin' to thatD passin' train in theG night

Chorus

AndF tell me just howC far that I shouldG go

And tell meF leavin ain'tC meaning, I'llG always beD gone

Can youG promise me toC morrow, when toD day's no longerEm mineD C

And talking to thatD passin' train in theG nightD C D

Verse 2

TheG world lies out beC fore you, yetD you keep comin'G back

C And tellin' noG secrets, andC never losin'D track

G This place you'reC goin', doD you have to go aEm loneD C

And tell me passin'D train I gottaG know

Chorus

AndF tell me just howC far that I shouldG go

And tell meF leavin' ain'tC meaning, I'llG always beD gone

And can youG promise me toC morrow, when toD day's no longerEm mineD C

And talking to thatD passin' train in theEm night

Bridge

I see the wheelsC turnin'D Em and I feel aG fire inside meA burnin', am ID learning

Outro

Guess I'llG never find toC morrow, till toD day's no longerEm mineD C

And just like thatD passin' train in theEm night whoaA⁷ whoa

C Just like thatD passin' train in theG nightD C D G D C D⁷ G