Stop This Train

· by John Mayer

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Lyrics

No, I’m not (G)col or blind.

it.

I know the world is black and white.

Try to keep an o pen mind, a way but I just can’t sleep on this to night.

(Gm)Stop

this train.

I (Gm)want to get off and go (D)home

a gain.

I can’t take the speed it’s (E7)mov

ing in.

I know

I can’t,

but (A9sus4)hon

est ly,

won’t (C)some

one (G)stop this train?

Don’t know how (G)else to say it.

Don’t want to see my par ents go.

One to gen er a tion’s length a way but from fight ing life out on my own.

(Gm)Stop

this train.

I (Gm)want to get off and go (D)home

a gain.

I can’t take the speed it’s (E7)mov

ing in.

I know

I can’t,

but (A9sus4)hon

est ly,

won’t (C)some

one (G)stop this train?

So scared of get ting old er;

I’m on ly good at be ing young.

So I play the num bers game to (Gsus)find a way to say that life has (Dsus2)just be gun.

Had a talk with my old man.

Said, “Help me un der stand.”

He said, “Turn six ty eight,

you’ll re ne go ti ate.

Don’t stop this train.

(Gm)Don’t for a min ute change the place you’re in.

And don’t think I could n’t ev er (E7)un

der stand.

I tried

my hand.

John, (A9sus4)hon

est ly,

we’ll nev

er (G)stop this train.”

(G)Once

in a while,

when it’s (G)good,

it ’ll (A)feel like it (G)should,

and they’re all

still a (G)round,

and you’re (A)still safe and (G)sound.

And you don’t

miss a (G)thing

till you (A)cry when you’re (D)driv ing a (Am)way in the (Em7)dark,

sing ing:

’cause (A9sus4)now

I see

I’ll nev

er (G)stop this train.

Stop This Train by John Mayer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stop This Train” by John Mayer 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 D at 116 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Stop This Train" 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 "Stop This Train"?: 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 "Stop This Train" use?: Just 16 chords: A, A9, Am, C, D, Dmaj7, Dsus2, E7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Mayer songs work for kids?: Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.