Zion Train

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Key: AM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: - ↑ - ↑ - ↑ - ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Am]Zion train is [F7]coming our way
[Am]The Zion train [F7]is coming our way
[G]Oh, people, get on board! [E](You better get on board!)
[Am]Thank the [G]Lord (Praise Fari)
[Am]I gotta catch a train, [F]'cause there is no other station
[G]Then you going in [Am]the same direction (Ooh-ooh)
[Am]Zion train is [F7]coming our way
[Am]The Zion train [F7]is coming our way
[G]Which man can save his [Am]brother's soul? (Save your brother's soul)
[F]Oh man, it's [Am]just self control (Oo-hoo-oo!)
[G]Don't gain the world and lose [Am]your soul (Just don't lose your soul)
[F]Wisdom is better [Am]than silver and gold
[G]To the [Am]bridge (Ooh-ooh!)
[F7]Oh, where [Am]there's a will
[G]There's always [Am]a way
[F]Where there's [Am]a will
[G]There's always a way [Am](Way, way, way, way)
[F]Soul train is [Am]coming our way, er!
[Am]Zion train is [F7]coming our way
[G]Two thousand years [Am]of history (History)
[F7]Could not be [Am]wiped away so easily
[Am]Two thousand years [F7]of history (Black history)
[Am]Could not be wiped so easily [G](Could not be wiped so easily)
[Am]Oh, children, Zion train is comin' [F]our way, get on board now!
[F]They said the Zion [G]train is comin' our way
[F]You got a ticket, [G]so thank the Lord!
[Am]Zion train is
[Am]Zion train is
[Am]Zion train is
[G]Zion train
[Am]They said the soul [G]train is coming our way
[Am]They said the soul [G]train is coming our way

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Zion Train

Released 1970

Genre

Reggae Roots

Songwriter Bob Marley & The Wailers

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key Am (A Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Reggae

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Strumming Pattern - ↑ - ↑ - ↑ - ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Zion Train by Bob Marley & The Wailers is played in the key of Am with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Am (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti G (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti F (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti F7 (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Zion Train by Bob Marley & The Wailers: sounding in Am without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('- ↑ - ↑ - ↑ - ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Am (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Am to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '- ↑ - ↑ - ↑ - ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – VII – VI – E – VI

Song chords:

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Am G F E

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key AM Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Am without a capo.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of AM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Am Tonic

ii° Bdim Supertonic

III C Mediant

iv Dm Subdominant

v Em Dominant

VI F Submediant

VII G Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: i – VII – VI – E – VI • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Zion Train (Bob Marley & The Wailers)?

To play the Easy Chords for Zion Train, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Zion Train?

The original recording key for Zion Train by Bob Marley & The Wailers is AM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Zion Train

Released 1970

Genre

Reggae Roots

Songwriter Bob Marley & The Wailers

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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