Intro
- Tuning: Standard tuning
- Capo on 3rd
- Difficulty: Beginner
Most people throw a Capo on III for this song, but you can play this riff without one too, sounds great either way. For the D, just keep strumming along until you repeat the riff. If you listen to the song, you’ll be able to get it. E minorEm G+G D MajorD e|----0-------------------|-3----------2------------| BB|----0-------------------|-0--2/3--2--3------------| G+G|----0---------0---------|-0----------2------------| D MajorD|----2---2--0-----2------|-0----------0------------| A augmentedA|----2-------------------|-2----------x------------| E MajorE|-0--0-------------------|-3----------x------------| x2 ************************************ | / Slide up | x Dead note ************************************
Downbound Train tab
The Bruce Springsteen tune is a lament to a lost spouse, and takes on a melancholy tone. This guitar intro should be easy to play and if you want to learn the full song, check out the full versions below. Originally written and recorded as an acoustic version, the song has been played live in several different versions live throu the years. Can be played with or without a capo.
Other versions of Downbound Train
Alternative guitar chords and tabs for Downbound train (Ver. 2) by Bruce Springsteen
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Downbound train | Chords |
Downbound train (Ver. 2) | Chords |