(Bbaug7)Take that (Eb)night train to Mem phis, take that (Ab)night train to (Eb)Mem phis, tell and when en gin you eer ar rive pull the (Gbdim)at the (Bb7)sta tion; (Bbaug7)I’ll be (Eb)right eng ine there to (Eb7)meet you, I’ll be (Ab7)right din’, there to greet you, and so (Eb)don’t turn (Ab)down my (Bb7)in vi (Eb)ta tion; Hal le (Ab)lu jah!
Hal le (Eb)lu jah!
I’ll (Bb7)be (Eb)shout in’ “Hal le lu jah!” all the (Abm6)day;
oh, we’ll (Eb)have a (Eb7)jub i lee down in (Ab)Mem phis (Ab7)Ten nes see.
(Abm)And I’ll (Eb)shout, “Hal le (Fm7)lu jah” (Bb13)all the (F#dim)day.
(Bbaug7)Take that (Eb)night train to Mem phis, take that (Ab)night train to (Eb)Mem phis, tell you know en gin how eer I’m long pull the (Gbdim)ing to (Bb7)see you; (Bbaug7)leave at (Eb)three eng ine fif ty (Eb7)sev en, and ar (Ab7)rive din’, at e lev en, and then (Eb)I’ll be (Ab)shout in’, (Bb7)“Hal le (Eb)lu jah!” Hal le (Ab)lu jah!
Hal le (Eb)lu jah!
I’ll (Bb7)be (Eb)shout in’ “Hal le lu jah!” all the (Abm6)day;
oh, we’ll (Eb)have a (Eb7)jub i lee down in (Ab)Mem phis (Ab7)Ten nes see.
(Abm)And I’ll (Eb)shout, “Hal le (Fm7)lu jah” (Bb13)all the (F#dim)day.
(Bbaug7)Take that (F#dim)day.
Don’t want to go to Cal i for nia;
no Ma con, Geor gia for me;
no Al a bam (Ab6)a or In (Baug)di (B6)an (B7)a, just (Eb)take me back to (B7)Ten (Bbaug7)nes see!
(Eb7)Hal le
Night Train To Memphis — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Night Train To Memphis" by Carl Perkins. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Ab, 280 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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.
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About “Night Train To Memphis”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Night Train To Memphis" by Carl Perkins in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 280 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 To Memphis" 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 To Memphis"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Night Train To Memphis", 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 To Memphis" 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 To Memphis"?
- 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 To Memphis"?
- "Night Train To Memphis" was originally performed by Carl Perkins. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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