Long Train Runnin\

by The Doobie Brothers · posted by Captain_J_Cook

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How to read this tab — notation key

+: Blow note
−: Draw note
b or ': Half-step bend
bb or '': Two half-step bend
bbb or ''': Three half-step bend
(###): Chord — relevant hole numbers in parentheses
< or *: Push the button in (chromatic harmonica)

Full reference and posting tips in the tab guide.

Tab

Here is the tab for "Long Train Runnin'" by the Doobie Brothers. The only way I can make this sound close to correct is by using the pucker method (opposed to the tongue  block, which I have grown accustom to)on most of the sounds.  This is because there are some pretty rapid bends. Maybe if your a bad mofo when it comes to bending you can squeeze by this problem. 

*Note: I find that many of the quick bends are easily produced by sort of whistling backwards while tongueing the word "to, two or too" while sucking in air.  Whichever you prefer.

 The tab isn't 100% correct, but it gives a good frame to work around. Any input is appreciated

-Long Train Runnin-

-4(b)-4-4(b)-4  ~~-4(B)-4-4(b)-4-4(b)-4-4(b)-4~`..

...-4 3 3 3 3 3 3

~~-4-4(b)-4-4(b)-4(b)~` -5 5\3 3 -4 ~~[-5,-6]~`

44-4(b)-4-4(b)-4-4(b)-4-4(b) [6,7] -5-4 4 -2-2-2-2-2-2  -5\-3  -2-2-2-2-2-2



Legend:(b)=bend  ,  [#,#]= both,  
Oh yeah a negative in front of the number dictates a draw.

~~ #######~`=vibrato, 

\=slide down, /=slide up
       
As I have stated prior, this is just a frame to work off of.  The dude playing harmonica (Tom Johnston?) whips it all out pretty fast, so you will have to listen to it to get a good feel of it.

Play on a harmonica— watch which holes to blow & draw, with sound