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Intro:
G Am C G
G Am C G
Verse 1:
G
I guess this is it
Am C G
I guess this is the end of a long hard road
G
I've been looking
Am C G
For an answer from someone for so long, knowin' it ain't gonna show
G Am
When I came to the city
C G
I was looking for a clue
G Am
But the scent's gone cold and the streets are overflowin'
C G
With women that look like you
Chorus:
G Am
So goodbye, New York
C G
I'm leavin' on a midnight train
G Am
Took a bite of your apple and before I knew what happened
C G
I was caught up in your game
G Am
But I'm breaking free
C G
No more can you hold me down
G D/F# Em D
I'm rolling down that line, leavin' my old life behind
C G
On a freight a-headed southbound
[Interlude]
G Am C G
G Am C G
Verse 2:
G
When the summer came
Am C G
And I first saw your face, I thought I had it figured out
G Am
And then came November and brought the rain
C G
And now my mind is filled with doubt
G Am
But I'm leavin' for the last time
C G
I know I said no more
G Am
Maybe I'll come back when the streets are packed
C G
And my heartache ain't so sore
Chorus:
G Am
So goodbye, New York
C G
I'm leavin' on a midnight train
G Am
Took a bite of your apple and before I knew what happened
C G
I was caught up in your game
G Am
But I'm breaking free
C G
No more can you hold me down
G D/F# Em D
I'm rolling down that line, leavin' my old life behind
C G
On a freight a-headed southbound
[Instrumental Break]
G Am C G
G Am C G
Chorus:
G Am
So goodbye, New York
C G
I'm leavin' on a midnight train
G Am
Took a bite of your apple and before I knew what happened
C G
I was caught up in your game
G Am
But I'm breaking free
C G
No more can you hold me down
G D/F# Em D
I'm rolling down that line, leavin' my old life behind
C G
On a freight a-headed southbound
Outro:
G D/F# Em D
I'm rolling down that line, leavin' my old life behind
C
On a freight a-headed southbound
G Am C G
G Am C G
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Published: March 27, 2026
Last Updated: March 27, 2026