Runaway Train - Soul Asylum
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Tuning: Standard, E A D G
Runaway Train
Soul Asylum released this single in 1993 taken from their 6th album ‘Grave
Dancers Union’. Reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped
the charts in Canada. Peaked at number 7 here in the UK. Bass performance
Karl Mueller. Tab by bass50611. Not exact to original recording, this is
how I played it with my band.
Intro:
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