Mi a mi, (Db)Flo ri da.
At lan ta, Geor gia.
Ra leigh, North Ca ro li na.
Mi a mi, Flo ri da.
At lan ta Geor gia.
Ra leigh, North Ca ro li na.
Wash ing ton D.
C.
(Eb7)Oh, and Rich mond, Vir gin ia too.
Bal ti more, Mar y land.
Phi le (Ab)del phi a.
New York Cit y.
Take me home.
Bos ton, Mas sa chu setts.
And don’t for get New Or leans, the home of the blues.
Night (Db7)train.
Night (Ab)train.
Night train.
(Ab)del phi a.
New York Cit y.
Take me home.
Bos ton, Mas sa chu setts.
And don’t for get New Or leans, the home of the blues.
Night (Db7)train.
Night (Ab)train.
Night train.
Night Train — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Night Train" by James Brown: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Db, 132 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “Night Train”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Night Train" by James Brown in?
- The backing track is in Db at 132 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 "Night Train" 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 "Night Train"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Night Train", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Night Train" 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 "Night Train"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Night Train"?
- "Night Train" was originally performed by James Brown. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by James Brown are available?
- Other accompaniments by James Brown: "I Got You (I Feel Good)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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