One Toke Over The Line

by Brewer & Shipley

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(C)One toke o ver the line, sweet Je sus, (F)one toke o ver the line.

Sit tin’ down (Em)town in a (Am)rail way (D7)sta tion, (F)one toke (G)o ver the line.

Wait in’ for the train that goes (C7)home, sweet Mar y, (F)hop in’ that the train is on (C)time.

Sit tin’ down (Em)town in a (Am)rail way (D7)sta tion, (F)one toke (G)o ver the line.

Who

do you (C7)love?

I hope it’s me.

and I’ve been re (D7)chang in’,

as you can plain ly see.

I (C)met I felt the joy and I (C7)learned a bout the pain

that my ma ma said.

If I should (Am)choose to make a (D)part of me,

would sure ly strike me dead.

And now I’m (C)one toke o ver the line, sweet Je sus, (F)one toke o ver the line.

Sit tin’ down (Em)town in a (Am)rail way (D7)sta tion, (F)one toke (G)o ver the line.

Wait in’ for the train that goes (C7)home, sweet Mar y, (F)hop in’ that the train is on (C)time.

Sit tin’ down (Em)town in a (Am)rail way (D7)sta tion, (F)one toke (G)o ver the line.

I

sailed a (C7)way

a coun try mile

and now I’m re (D7)turn in’,

as show in’ off my smile.

I (C)met all felt the girls and I (C7)loved my self a few,

when to my sur prise,

like ev ’ry (Am)thing else make that (D)I’ve been through,

it o pened up my eyes.

And now I’m And now I’m (F)One (D)toke, (F)one toke (G)o ver the (C)line

One Toke Over The Line by Brewer & Shipley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “One Toke Over The Line” by Brewer & Shipley 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 140 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.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "One Toke Over The Line" 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 "One Toke Over The Line"?
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 "One Toke Over The Line" use?
Just 9 chords: Am, C, C7, D, D7, Em, Em7, F, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.