The Wabash Cannonball is a traditional American folk song that celebrates the Wabash Cannonball, a legendary train that traveled along the Wabash Railroad, primarily in the Midwest United States. The song's lyrics describe the train's speed, power, and enduring legacy as it travels across the countryside. It also reflects on the experiences of railroad workers and passengers who journey on the Wabash Cannonball. The song has become a symbol of American folklore and the era of steam locomotives, capturing the excitement and romance associated with train travel in the early 20th century.
Letter notes
(B F#) D D D D G A B D° D° D° B B A G C E
D D F# A B A A A F# G F# E D D D D G A
B D° D° B B A G C E E D D D F# A B A A
F# D E F# G
Number notation
(7 4#) 2 2 2 2 5 6 7 2° 2° 2° 7 7 6 5 1 3
2 2 4# 6 7 6 6 6 4# 5 4# 3 2 2 2 2 5 6
7 2° 2° 7 7 6 5 1 3 3 2 2 2 4# 6 7 6 6
4# 2 3 4# 5
