On A Bus To St. Cloud

by Gretchen Peters

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In a church in down town New ne Or leans,

I got down I on my knees and prayed,

and I wept in the arms of (G)Je sus (G7sus)for the choice

lent prayer.

And once on a street in New York Cit y,

with the jazz ting past and the sin in the (Am7)air,

Oh, and it’s just and once on a cold it’s L.

A.

free way,

go (G7sus)ing no where.

And it’s strange,

but it’s true.

I was sure it was you,

just (C)a face

in the crowd

on a bus

to Saint Cloud.

On a bus to Saint Cloud, Min ne so ta,

I got down I thought I saw you there

with the snow fall ing down a (G)round you (G7sus)like a si

you made.

And We were just get ting to the good part,

were just get ting past and the mys ter the (Am7)y.

Oh, and it’s just like you, on a cold it’s just like you way,

to (G7sus)dis a gree.

And it’s strange,

but it’s true.

You just slipped out of view,

like (C)a face

in the crowd

on a bus

to Saint Cloud.

And you chase me like a shad (G)ow,

and you haunt me like a ghost.

And I hate you so, and I love you so,

but I miss you most.

(C)lent prayer.

On A Bus To St. Cloud by Gretchen Peters — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “On A Bus To St. Cloud by Gretchen Peters in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "On A Bus To St. Cloud" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "On A Bus To St. Cloud"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "On A Bus To St. Cloud" use?
Just 10 chords: Am, Am7, C, Csus2, Dm7, F, Fmaj9, G, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.