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Downbound Train Intro by Bruce Springsteen

Downbound Train tab by Bruce Springsteen

Intro

  • 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.


     Em                     G          D
e|----0-------------------|-3----------2------------|
B|----0-------------------|-0--2/3--2--3------------|
G|----0---------0---------|-0----------2------------|
D|----2---2--0-----2------|-0----------0------------|
A|----2-------------------|-2----------x------------|
E|-0--0-------------------|-3----------x------------| x2



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| /  Slide up
| x  Dead note

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Bruce Springsteen tabs for Downbound train

About this song

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.