This Train Don't Stop There Anymore

by Elton John

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You (F)may not be lieve it, but I don’t be lieve in mir a (Am)cles (Dm7)an y more.

And (Gm9)when I think a bout it, I (Gm9)don’t be lieve I ev er did for sure.

(F)All the things I’ve said in songs,

all the pur ple (Am)prose you’ve (Dm7)bought from me:

re (Gm9)al i ty’s just black and white, me.

the (Gm9)sen ti men tal things I’d write I (Gm9)nev er meant that much to me.

I (Ab)used to be the main ex press,

all (Fm7)steam and whis tles head ing west,

(Bbm9)pick ing up my pain from (Bbm9)door to door,

(Gb)rid ing on the sto ry line, (Eb)fur nace burn ing o ver time.

But (Db)this train

don’t (Eb)stop,

(Ab)this train

(Cm7)don’t (Fm)stop,

(Bbm7)this train

don’t (Eb11)stop there

an y more.

You (F)don’t need to hear it, but I’m dried be up and sick a (Am)to (Dm7)death of love.

And (Gm9)if you need to know it, I (Gm9)nev er real ly un der stood that stuff.

(F)All the stars and bleed ing hearts,

all the tears that (Am)welled up (Dm7)in my eyes

re (Gm9)nev er meant a thing and to me.

the (Gm9)Read ’em, as they say, and weep!

I (Gm9)nev er felt e nough to cry.

I (Ab)used to be the main ex press,

all (Fm7)steam and whis tles head ing west,

(Bbm9)pick ing up my pain from (Bbm9)door to door,

(Gb)rid ing on the sto ry line, (Eb)fur nace burn ing o ver time.

But (Db)this train

don’t (Eb)stop,

(Ab)this train

(Cm7)don’t (Fm)stop,

(Bbm7)this train

don’t (Eb11)stop there

an y more.

You

(Db)When I say that I don’t care, it (Ab)real ly means my en gine’s break ing down.

The (Bb9)chis el chips my heart a gain, the (Bb9)gran ite cracks be neath my skin, I (Db)crum ble in to piec es on the ground.

I

But (Db)this train

don’t (Eb)stop,

(Ab)this train

(Cm7)don’t (Fm)stop,

(Bbm7)this train

(Ab)don’t (Eb11)stop there

an y more.

Oh, yeah.

This Train Don't Stop There Anymore by Elton John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “This Train Don't Stop There Anymore” by Elton John 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 Db at 100 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 "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" 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 "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore"?
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.