Engine, Engine Number 9

Words & Music:

Roger Miller

B

Engine, engine number nine, coming down that railroad line

                                  F#7

How much farther back did she get off?

F#7

Old brown suitcase that she carried, I've looked for it everywhere.

                                    (B - Cdim)    (C#m7 - F#7) 

It just ain't here among the rest and I'm a little upset, yes, tell me

 

B

Engine, engine number nine coming down the railroad line.

F#m            B7        (E - G#m)  C#m

I know she got on in Baltimore.

  E                                      B

A hundred and ten miles ain't much distance.

B

But it sure do make a difference.

F#7                           B  G7

I don't think she loves me anymore.

 

  C

I warned her of the dangers; don't speak to strangers.

C

If, by chance, she finds a new romance.

G7

Warmer lips to kiss her; arms to hold her tighter.

G7

Stirring new fires inside her.

                           (C    -   C#dim) (Dm    -  G)

How I wish that it was me instead of he that stands beside her.

 

C

Engine, engine number nine coming down the railroad line.

Gm             C7        (F - Am)  Dm

I know she got on in Baltimore.

  F                                       C

A hundred and ten miles ain't much distance.

C

But it sure do make a difference.

G                             C

I don't think she loves me anymore.  [repeat & out]

 




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