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Train Wreck Chords

Here are the chords for “Train Wreck” by James Arthur — in the key of Em (Em, Am, C and Bm). It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Place a capo on fret 2 to match the original. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:EmAmCBmDG

Chords for Train Wreck

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
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3
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EmLaying in the silence
AmWaiting for the sirens
CSigns, any signs I'mEmalive still
EmI don't wanna lose it
 ButBmI'm not getting through this
AmHey, should ICpray
 Should IEmpray, yeah,
 toDmyself To a God? To a saviour who can
EmUnbreak theDbroken
EmUnsay theseDspokenCwords
CFind hope in the hopeless
GPull me out the trainCwreck
 Unburn theDashesEm 
 UnchainDthe reactionsCnow
CI'm not ready to die not yet
GPull me out theEmtrainCwreck
CPull me out, pull meEmout
 Pull meDout,Cpull me out
EmPull me outD 
EmUnderneath our bad blood
EmWe've still got a sanctum
AmHome still aChome still aEmhome here
 It's not tooClate to build it back
 'Cause aEmone in a million chance
 Is still aDchance, still a chance
 And I would take those odds
EmUnbreak theDbroken
EmUnsay theseDspokenCwords
CFind hope in the hopeless
GPull me out the trainCwreck
 Unburn theDashesEm 
 UnchainDthe reactionsCnow
CI'm not ready to die not yet
GPull me out theEmtrainCwreck
CPull me out, pull meEmout
 Pull meDout,Cpull me out
EmPull me outD 
 You canCsay what you like
 Just don't say I wouldn'tEmdie for itD 
CI'm down on my knees
 And I need you to be myDGod
 Be myDhelp, be a saviour
 Who can
EmUnbreak theDbroken
EmUnsay theseDspokenCwords
CFind hope in the hopeless
GPull me out the trainCwreck
 Unburn theDashesEm 
 UnchainDthe reactionsCnow
CI'm not ready to die not yet
GPull me out theEmtrainCwreck
CPull me out, pull meEmout
 Pull meDout,Cpull me out
EmPull me outD 
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About Train Wreck

James Arthur's “Train Wreck” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 6 chords — Em, Am, C, Bm, D and G — with the progression centred on Em, Am and C. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Train Wreck — FAQ

What key is “Train Wreck” in?

“Train Wreck” by James Arthur is in the key of Em. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Train Wreck”?

“Train Wreck” uses 6 chords: Em, Am, C, Bm, D and G.

Is “Train Wreck” easy to play on guitar?

“Train Wreck” is rated Intermediate.

Do I need a capo to play “Train Wreck”?

Yes — place a capo on fret 2.

Who sings “Train Wreck”?

“Train Wreck” is performed by James Arthur.