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Johnny Duncan - Last Train To San Fernando Chords

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ChordsC, A, Bb, B, G7, F, G
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

  • Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
  • Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
  • Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
  • Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram
  • Guitar G7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-1Guitar G7 chord diagram
  • Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
  • Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

[chorus]
[C] [A] [Bb] [B]
Last [G7]train to San Fer[C]nando
Last [G7]train to San Fer[C]nando
If you [F]miss this [G7]one you’ll [C]never [G7]get an[C]other one
[G7]Beedy deedy bom bom to San Fer[C]nando

[Opening]
Last [C]night I met my sweet [G]Dorothy
She said [G]tomorrow I join in sweet [C]matrimony
But if you [F]act al[G7]right oh [C]you can [G7]take me [C]out tonight
We can [F]wine and [G7]dine and get [C]back in time
For the [G7]last train to San Fer[C]nando

[chorus]
Last [G7]train to San Fer[C]nando
Last [G7]train to San Fer[C]nando
If you [F]miss this [G7]one you’ll [C]never [G7]get an[C]other one
[G7]Beedy deedy bom bom to San Fer[C]nando

[chorus]
[G7] [C] [G7] [C] [F] [G7] [C] [G7] [C] [G7] [C]
Last [G7]train to San Fer[C]nando
Last [G7]train to San Fer[C]nando
If you [F]miss this [G7]one you’ll [C]never [G7]get an[C] other one
[G7]Beedy deedy bom bom to San Fer[C]nando

[verse 2]
Well, I [C]marry’n into high so[G]ciety
Be [G]careful of the places you’re a[C]taking me
‘Cause if you [F]slip I’ll [G7]slide and [C]I may [G7]never [C]be a bride
[G7]Beedy deedy bom bom to San Fer[C]nando

[chorus]
Last [G7]train to San Fer[C]nando
Last [G7]↑train to San Fer[C]nando
If you [F]miss this [G7]one you’ll [C]never [G7]get an[C]other one
[G7]Beedy deedy bom bom to San Fer[C]nando

[Closing]
Last [G7]train to San Fer[C]nando
Last [G7]train to San Fer[C]nando
Last [G7]train to San Fer[C]nando
Last [G7]train to San Fer[C]nando
[C] [A] [Bb] [B]

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ArtistJohnny Duncan
AlbumStory of Skiffle, Vol. 1
GenresFolk
Year2008
KeyC

How to play Last Train To San Fernando on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Johnny Duncan - Last Train To San Fernando on guitar requires 7 chords and 8 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Last Train To San Fernando uses these transitions most often: G7 → C (36), C → G7 (27), and C → F (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - A chord transition.

1. C → A chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram

To move from C to A;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
C to A

2. A → Bb chord transition

Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram

To move from A to Bb;

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on B string fret 3.
A to Bb

3. Bb → B chord transition

Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram

To move from Bb to B;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 3 to fret 4.
  3. Slide your ring finger on G string from fret 3 to fret 4.
  4. Slide your pinky on B string from fret 3 to fret 4.
Bb to B

4. B → G7 chord transition

Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-1Guitar G7 chord diagram

To move from B to G7;

  1. While playing B, lift your pinky from B string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 4 to E string fret 3.
  4. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 1.
B to G7

5. G7 → C chord transition

To move from G7 to C;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 3.

6. C → F chord transition

To move from C to F;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

7. F → G7 chord transition

To move from F to G7;

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 1.

8. C → G chord transition

To move from C to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

Last Train To San Fernando chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Last Train To San Fernando.

  • Last Train To San Fernando includes 90 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Last Train To San Fernando contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Last Train To San Fernando connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%
    • C → F: 16%
    After G7, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (69%), C7 (5%), and F (5%).
    • G7 → C: 69%
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