Smoke Along the Track

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To play the Easy Chords for Smoke Along the Track, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: E

Tuning: Standard

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[Intro]
[E] [A] [E] [B]
[E]

[Verse 1]
[A]One day the train was [E]passin' I caught it crawlin' by
[B]To look this old world [E]over under God's blue sky
[A]My darling stood there weeping [E]as I was looking back
[B]I kissed my baby cryin' [E]in the smoke along the track

[Chorus 1]
[A]Goodbye so long until I come [E]back home you'll be my dream
[B]Goodbye so long there's lots [E]of places that I've never seen
[A]I'll always be a drifter [E]but I'll be driftin' back
[B]To where I left you cryin' [E]in the smoke along the track

[Verse 2]
[A]I like to keep on goin' [E]it helps me when I'm blue
[B]I get the urge to travel [E]that's all I want to do
[A]I know I just can't settle [E]down because I like to roam
[B]And when I hear that [E]whistle blow I've gotta move along

[Chorus 2]
[A]Goodbye so long there's something [E]down the track keeps calling me
[B]Goodbye so long I guess that's [E]just the way I'll always be
[A]So when I get that feeling [E]don't try to hold me back
[B]I'll only leave you cryin' [E]in the smoke along the track

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[A] [E] [B] [E]

[Verse 3]
[A]I know my baby loves [E]me I love my baby too
[B]But she don't understand [E]me when I'm feeling blue
[A]And when I hear that whistle [E]blow I hurry home and pack
[B]And leave my baby cryin' [E]in the smoke along the track

[Chorus 3]
[A]Goodbye so long I [E]hate to leave you [B]but I've gotta go
[E]Goodbye so long it's coming [A]now just heard that whistle blow
[E]It'll be here in [B]a minute you'll wave [E]and I'll look back
[B]I'm gonna leave you cryin' [E]in the smoke along the track

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album The Dynamic Stonewall Jackson

Released 1987

Genre

Bakersfield Sound Classic Country Pop

Songwriter Stonewall Jackson

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key E (E Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 3 Unique Chords

Genre Bakersfield Sound

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Smoke Along the Track by Stonewall Jackson is played in the key of E with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: E (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti A (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti B (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Smoke Along the Track by Stonewall Jackson: sounding in E (Capo Fret 4, shape C) at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in E (Capo on Fret 4 (played in C shape)) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from E to B requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 66 BPM before accelerating to studio 92 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – IV – V

Song chords:

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E A B

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key E Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into C, maintaining E sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family E

Diatonic Matrix

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

I E Tonic

ii F#m Supertonic

iii G#m Mediant

IV A Subdominant

V B Dominant

vi C#m Submediant

vii° D#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (B)

check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

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KEY: E • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – IV – V • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Smoke Along the Track (Stonewall Jackson)?

To play the Easy Chords for Smoke Along the Track, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Smoke Along the Track?

The original recording key for Smoke Along the Track by Stonewall Jackson is E. 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 The Dynamic Stonewall Jackson

Released 1987

Genre

Bakersfield Sound Classic Country Pop

Songwriter Stonewall Jackson

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio (Versi 2) Alternative By Contributor

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 4 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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