Chords - v1
Casey Jones
Opening riff notes: E D C D C a g a C C
C F C
Drivin’ that train, high on cocaine, Casey Jones you’d better watch your speed
C F C
Trouble ahead, trouble behind And you know that notion just crossed my mind.
Riff
C D F G
This old engine makes it on time Leaves central station at a quarter to nine
C D F E7 Am G7
Hits River Junction at seventeen to, At a quarter to ten you know it’s travelin’ again
Chorus, riff.
C C# D F G
Trouble ahead, a lady in red Take my advice you’d be better off dead
C D F E7 Am G7
Switchman’s sleepin’, train a hundred and two Is on the wrong track and headed for you
Chorus, riff.
Jam Verse (Follow verse 1 form)
Jam Chorus, Riff
Trouble with you is the trouble with me. Got two good eyes but we still don’t see
Come ‘round the bend you know it’s the end. ’Cause the fireman screams
and the engine just gleams
Repeat chorus any number of times, bring in the Bb and repeat some more.
C (Bb) F C
Drivin’ that train, high on cocaine, Casey Jones you’d better watch your speed
C (Bb) F C
Trouble ahead, trouble behind. And you know that notion just crossed my mind.
A7 D7 G7 C
And you know that notion just crossed my mind. (end)
Document Info
Type: Chords
Version: 1
Created: 8/21/2025
Updated: 8/21/2025
Status: Active