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I posted a demo of this song 9 years ago. I went back in the past year and prepared the final version for the Americana Blues album. Changing Trains https://fredgrittner.bandcamp.com/track/changing-trainsChanging Trains The train of life keeps moving Up and down this line I’m staring through the window at the rain Wheels may be turning I’m standing still Cutting off a rusty ball and chain Now the clouds are breaking Sun starts to shine Chorus: Racing down the platform Leaving all behind Made my break No more remains Ticket in my pocket Running hard and free Won’t look back I’m changing trains Never did convince myself This life was meant for me Though others seemed to know the score Secret dreams of freedom Pounding in my chest A click-clack beat I can’t ignore Time accelerating Soon I’ll be gone Chorus Don’t know my destination Don’t know when I’ll arrive Don’t care if I’m late now that’s a fact Some trains are built for distance Some trains are built for speed Some trains are made to jump the track Hear the whistle blowing Time for me to go Chorus RealTracks in style: 379:Bass, Electric, Country DoubleTime Ev 088 RealTracks in style: 411:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Train Pickin' Ev 130 RealTracks in style: 378:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming DoubleTime Ev 088 RealTracks in song: 2828:Guitar, Electric, Soloist TrainBeatBrent12-key Ev16 090 RealTracks in song: 378:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming DoubleTime Ev 088 RealTracks in song: 2913:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryTrainBeatBrent12-key Ev16 090 RealDrums in Style: NashTrainEv16^1-a:Sticks Snare , b:Sticks Snare 16th
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Really nice driving tune, Fred. It's fun and sounds impeccable.
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Well done Fred. It just makes any guitarist want to pick up a guitar and strum along! Sounds good when the verse drops into a minor chord on the second last line of the verse, and that chorus ending (is it bVI - bVII - I?) is the gift that keeps on giving. The doubled vocals and harmonies when they come in are the icing.
I’m going back for more!
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Really nice driving tune, Fred. It's fun and sounds impeccable. Thank you.
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Well done Fred. It just makes any guitarist want to pick up a guitar and strum along! Sounds good when the verse drops into a minor chord on the second last line of the verse, and that chorus ending (is it bVI - bVII - I?) is the gift that keeps on giving. The doubled vocals and harmonies when they come in are the icing.
I’m going back for more!
Andrew Thanks, Andrew. Yes, that progression at the end of the chorus has garnered comments from other guitarists. I have to admit I learned it from the Dylan cover of the blues song Baby Let Me Follow You Down. Such a cool set of changes. Fred
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Fred, this a fantastic song. Great vocal and lyrics.
Loved the groove and the backing band.
I really liked this one.
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Well done! this song make me want to get up and start moving,although I might injure myself  Just a cool, cool sound. Mix is perfect and good expressive vocal.
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Hi, Fred. Perfect match of train lyrics to the train style. Excellent vocals and mix. Toe-tapping from the start to the end. 
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Excellent country rock song. Great lyrics, vocals, instrumentation, arrangement and mix. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Fred, this a fantastic song. Great vocal and lyrics.
Loved the groove and the backing band.
I really liked this one. Thanks, Mario.
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Well done! this song make me want to get up and start moving,although I might injure myself Just a cool, cool sound. Mix is perfect and good expressive vocal. Thank you.
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Hi, Fred. Perfect match of train lyrics to the train style. Excellent vocals and mix. Toe-tapping from the start to the end. Thanks, David.
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Excellent country rock song. Great lyrics, vocals, instrumentation, arrangement and mix. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks. I waiting years to arrange it in BIAB. I needed great drums and electric guitars. When they came along, I dived in.
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Fun chugging ryhthm, Fred. I climbed aboard at the station and thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Very cool lyrics. Very cool. Excellent mix, and vocal. I stuck my head out the window, lost my favorite hat, but never looked back. I ain't changing trains cuz I like this one so much.
Stayed for the full dose of Americana Blues. Really well done, Fred. Blackjack Fever, Troubled Times, and Seems Like... are my favs, but the whole album is fun.
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Fun chugging ryhthm, Fred. I climbed aboard at the station and thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Very cool lyrics. Very cool. Excellent mix, and vocal. I stuck my head out the window, lost my favorite hat, but never looked back. I ain't changing trains cuz I like this one so much.
Stayed for the full dose of Americana Blues. Really well done, Fred. Blackjack Fever, Troubled Times, and Seems Like... are my favs, but the whole album is fun. Thanks, Marty! Glad you like the song and album. I will post Blackjack Fever next. Fred
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