Night Train To Memphis

by Carl Perkins
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(Bbaug7)Take that (Eb)night train to Mem phis, take that (Ab)night train to (Eb)Mem phis, and when you ar rive (Gbdim)at the (Bb7)sta tion; (Bbaug7)I’ll be (Eb)right there to (Eb7)meet you, I’ll be (Ab7)right there to greet you, 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 you know how I’m long (Gbdim)ing to (Bb7)see you; (Bbaug7)leave at (Eb)three fif ty (Eb7)sev en, and ar (Ab7)rive at e lev en, 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 (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Night Train To Memphis" by Carl Perkins in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key 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”

Why does the accompaniment for "Night Train To Memphis" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
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.
Can I use "Night Train To Memphis" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Night Train To Memphis by Carl Perkins, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Ab; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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