Can I sing over "Waiting For A 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 "Waiting For A Train"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Waiting For A Train", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Waiting For A 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 "Waiting For A 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 "Waiting For A Train"?

"Waiting For A Train" was originally performed by Flash And The Pan. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

Lyrics

choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo

Won Won der der why what’s cook ing it’s at get the ting cold at house night, to night,

I must be get ting old.

Looks Tune like that I’m sta gon tion, na have to turn that wait dial, a while,

what the hell, I’m bored.

What’s Ain’t that it there stu pid on how the some rail peo way ple line, stare,

looks not e like ven my “how old d’you brown do,” shoe,

what’s that it ain’t mis mine ter mis ter, na na how’s na, that for laughs, I’m not just e the ven how same do as you do.

you.

Won Won der der why what’s cook ing it’s at get the ting cold at house night, to night,

I must be stew and beans.

Looks Tune like that I’m sta gon tion, na have to turn that wait dial, a while,

have a no ther dream.

What’s Ain’t that it there stu pid on how the some rail peo way ple line, stare,

looks not e like ven my “how old d’you brown do,” shoe,

what’s that it ain’t mis mine ter mis ter, na na how’s na, that for laughs, I’m not just e the ven how same do as you do.

you.

(Bb)Run ning down the (F)main (Eb)line,

wait ing for a (F)train.

choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo (Am7)One, choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo (D7)two, choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo (Am7)three, choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo (D7)four.

choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo (Bb)Run ning down the (F)main (Eb)line,

wait ing for a (F)train.

choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo

Waiting For A Train — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Waiting For A Train" by Flash And The Pan: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 132 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:

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About “Waiting For A Train”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Waiting For A Train" by Flash And The Pan in?: The backing track is in C 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 "Waiting For A 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 "Waiting For A Train"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Waiting For A Train", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Waiting For A 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 "Waiting For A 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 "Waiting For A Train"?: "Waiting For A Train" was originally performed by Flash And The Pan. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.