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Runaway Train

from 100 Proof by The Backwater Ramblers

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This is an uptempo rockabilly blues style song. Definite nod to Elvis's Mystery Train and Johnny's Folsom Prison. We love that old style train beat!

lyrics

Intro E/E/E/E
E
Lovin' you is like lovin' a runaway train.
E E7
Lovin' you is like lovin' a runaway train.
A
Bouncing all off the tracks,
B7
don't know if you'll come rolling back.
E G A
Lovin' you is like lovin' a runaway train.
E/E
Verse 2
E
Lovin' you is like lovin' a jet airplane.
E E7
Lovin' you is like lovin' a jet airplane.
A
Just when your cleared to land,
B7
you go and fly off again.
E
Lovin' you is like lovin' a jet airplane.

(chorus)
G A E
Well I don't want to be loved this way.
A
One minute your here then your gone,
B
who knows where and for how long?
G A E
I don't want to be loved this way.
A
If you don't know where you stand
B
then I got to make some other plans
E
Lovin you is like lovin' a runaway train.

1st Solo
E
Lovin' you is like lovin' an automobile.
E E7
Lovin you is like lovin' an automobile.
A
You come to the station & get your fill,
B7
just to speed off over the hill.
E
Lovin' you is like lovin' an automobile.

(chorus)
2nd Solo
(1st verse)
(chorus)
E G A
(Vamp) loving you is like lovin' a runaway train
E G A
I don't want to be loved that way
etc Stop
B A
…I said loving you… is like lovin' a runaway traaaain!

credits

from 100 Proof, released July 22, 2017
Aimee Renee Wellman - vocals
Jeff Eyman - lap steel guitar
Josh Brantley- acoustic guitar
Scott Cereghino - drums
Greg Seeno - bass

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The Backwater Ramblers Pleasant Hill, California

If you like the spicy music mix of outlaw country tunes, old timey roots music and funky blues numbers that are complimented with just the right amount of searing guitars and soulful vocals then The Backwater Ramblers will make you more satisfied then a rooster on Sunday morning.  So keep the whiskey flowing, the boots scootin’ and share that tear in your beer with The Backwater Ramblers. ... more

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