Last Train To Clarksville chords

by The Monkees

Song Key: G Major

Time Signature: 2/2

Tempo: 98 bpm


Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e

Skill Level: Beginner

Guitar Chords: G, G11, C7, D, Fadd9

Guitar Riff: TAB for the first 8 bars of Intro below.

Chord Chart Legend
G Major G11 - V7 G7 C7 D Major Fadd9
Lefties Chord Chart Legend
G Major-LH G11-LH G7-LH C7-LH D Major-LH Fadd9-LH

Last Train To Clarksville

Intro Tab:
Last Train To Clarksville Intro Tab

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              G     
Intro: 2/2 |     |  %  |  %  |  %  |  %  |  %  |  %  |  %  |
                                                        (Take the)   
             G                                           
1.  Take the last train to Clarks-ville

    And I'll meet you at the sta-tion
    
    You can be be here by four thir-ty
    
   'Cause I've made your re-ser-va-tion
             C7
    Don't be slow
    
    Oh, no, no, no
    
    Oh, no, no, no
    
             G
2.'Cause I'm leav-in' in the morn-ing  

   And I must see you a-gain
   
   We'll have one more night to-ge-ther
   
  'Til the morn-ing brings my train
              C7
   And I must go
   
   Oh, no, no, no
   
   Oh, no, no, no
       D                                    G
   And I don't know  If I'm e-ver com-ing | home |  %  |  %  |  %  |
                                                               (Take the)     
                 G
3. Take the last train to Clarks-ville

   I'll be wait-ing at the sta-tion
   
   We'll have time for cof-fee fla-vored kis-ses
                                C7
   And a bit of con-ver-sa-tion Oh
   
   Oh, no, no, no
   
   Oh, no, no, no
   
           G
Interlude: Do do do do do do do do  
           Fadd9
           Do do do do do do do do
           G                          Fadd9 
           Do do do do do do do do... Do 
           
           G
           Do do do do do do do do  
           Fadd9
           Do do do do do do do do           
           G                          Fadd9
           Do do do do do do do do... Do            
   
            G   
4. Take the last train to Clarks-ville

   Now I must hang up the phone
   
   I can't hear you in this
   
   Noi-sy rail-road sta-tion, all a-lone
                C7
   I'm feel-in' low
   
   Oh, no, no, no
   
   Oh, no, no, no
         D                               G
   And I don't know if I'm e-ver com-ing home
   
      G      G11    G    G11    G    G11    G    G11
   |  home |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |
                          Oh...
                        
      G      G11    G    G11    G    G11    G    G11 
   |       |     |     |     |     |     |     |  𝄑  |
      Oh...           
         
            G
5. Take the last train to Clarks-ville

   And I'll meet you at the sta-tion
   
   You can be be here by four thir-ty
   
   'Cause I made your re-ser-va-tion
            C7
   Don't be slow
   
   Oh, no, no, no
   
   Oh, no, no, no
         D                                 G
   And I don't know If I'm e-ver com-ing | home |  %  |  %  |  %  |
                                                               (Take the)     
   
                G
Outro: Take the last train to Clarks-ville
                G
       Take the last train to Clarks-ville
                G
       Take the last train to Clarks-ville
                G   
       Take the last train to Clarks-ville...(repeat to fade)

Easy Chord Transitions & Riff Guide

The easiest transition from G to G11, is to pay the G chord using fingers 2,3, and 4, and then simply place the first finger over the first 2 strings on fret 1 when playing G11.

There are many ways to play G11, but this voicing is perhaps the easiest in this situation.

The Riff is played over the G chord, during the Intro, Verses, and Outro - sounds great!

All chords in this song are very easy to play including the Riff - a great song for beginners.

Song Details:

  • Songwriters: Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Lyrics Begin: Take the last train to Clarksville and I'll meet you at the station.
  • Performing Artists: The Monkees
  • Single:
    Recorded: July 25, 1966
    Released: August 16, 1966
    B-side: Take a Giant Step
  • Genre: Country rock, Folk rock, Jangle pop, Pop rock
  • Album: The Monkees
    Recorded: July 5–25, 1966
    Released: October 10, 1966

The Monkees

The Monkees
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Originated: Los Angeles, California, US

Members: Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork Davy, Jones

Years active: 1966–1970, 1986–1989, 1996–1997, 2001–2002, 2010–2021

Music Styles: Pop rock, rock, bubblegum, psychedelia

The Monkees were a popular American band formed in Los Angeles in 1966, initially for a television show of the same name. Comprised of members Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones, The Monkees quickly became a cultural phenomenon with their unique blend of music, comedy, and television antics.

While initially conceived as a manufactured group for the TV series, The Monkees soon proved themselves as talented musicians and songwriters. Their music ranged from upbeat pop-rock to more experimental and psychedelic sounds, influenced by the trends of the 1960s.

Their debut single, "Last Train to Clarksville," topped the charts in 1966, followed by a string of hits including "I'm a Believer," "Daydream Believer," and "Pleasant Valley Sunday." The band released a series of successful albums, showcasing their versatility and musical range.

Despite their initial success, The Monkees faced internal tensions and struggles with their manufactured image. They eventually disbanded in the early 1970s but continued to reunite for tours and recordings over the years.

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