Learn Old-Time Chord Melody for Ukulele - Freight Train

This week we learn the chord melody for the Old Time song Freight train. This easy to play ukulele song just uses four simple chords. This can be played as a beginner song or as an intermediate level song depending on which of the techniques you choose to use!
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[@BlueRidgeRider]

I love this song! Elizabeth Cotton. I first heard it by Jerry Garcia. It real has that feel of an old steam engine “choo choo!”
I know what I’ll be doing today.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks Dan! It kinda chugs along!! Have fun!

[@lisacompton3661]

Brilliant lesson Kelly, as ever. Thank you. Lots to practise. All best.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey Lisa! Thanks so much! Enjoy!!

[@patrickcwillis]

I am enjoying your approach to chord melody. This is great old song! I’m going to try it on my banjo uke too.
Thanks

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey Patrick! It's really fun on the banjo uke as well! Glad you liked it! Kelly

[@thereseg7203]

Another great song Kelly. Appreciate the way you break it all down. Extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks Therese! I really enjoy playing this one - it's one of my old favourites!

[@canadacalling6892]

Freight Train. Lovely! Thanks for showing me the E7 and how it is used with other cords

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey Bruce! Glad you enjoyed it! It's an old classic that I really enjoy! Kelly

[@bonniedavidson936]

Great old song. I love it Kelly !!!

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks Bonnie! Another old favourite!!