(C)Par don me boy,
is that the Chat ta noo ga choo choo,
track twen ty nine,
boy you can gim me a shine?
I can af ford
to board a Chat ta noo ga choo choo,
I’ve got my fare
and just a tri fle to spare.
(C7)You leave the Penn syl va nia (C7)sta tion ’bout a (F)quar ter to four, read a mag a (C7)zine and then you’re (F)in Bal ti more.
Din er in the (Bdim7)din er, no thing could be (D7)fin er than to have your ham ’n eggs in Ca ro li na.
When you hear the (C7)whis tle blow in’ (F)eight to the bar, then you know that (C7)Ten nes see is (F)not ve ry far.
Sho vel all the (Bdim7)coal in, got ta keep it (D7)roll in’ (G)woo, woo, Chat ta noo ga, there (C7)you are.
There’s gon na be
a cer tain par ty at the sta tion,
sat in and lace,
I used to call fun ny face.
She’s gon na cry
un til I tell her (C)that I’ll (F)ne ver (F)roam,
(Ab7)so (C)Chat ta noo ga (Am7)choo choo, won’t you choo choo (G)me home?
Chat ta noo ga (Am7)choo choo, won’t you choo choo (G)me home?
Chattanooga Choo Choo — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Chattanooga Choo Choo" by Harry Warren: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Chattanooga Choo Choo”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Chattanooga Choo Choo" by Harry Warren in?
- The backing track is in C at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Chattanooga Choo Choo" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Chattanooga Choo Choo"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Chattanooga Choo Choo", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Chattanooga Choo Choo" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Chattanooga Choo Choo"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Chattanooga Choo Choo"?
- "Chattanooga Choo Choo" was originally performed by Harry Warren. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Harry Warren are available?
- Other accompaniments by Harry Warren: "42nd Street", "Lullaby Of Broadway", "September In The Rain". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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