Casey Jones

by Grateful Dead
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Lyrics

(G)Driv ing that train,

(C)high on co caine.

Ca sey Jones, you’d bet ter watch your (G)speed.

Trou ble a head,

(C)trou ble be hind,

and you know that no tion just crossed my (G)mind.

This old en gine (A7)makes it on time,

(C)leaves Cen tral Sta tion ’bout a (D)quar ter to nine.

(G)Hits Riv er Junc tion at (A7)sev en teen to; at a (C)quar ter to (B7)ten, you know it’s (Em)trav ’ling a (D7)gain.

(G)Driv ing that train,

(C)high on co caine.

Ca sey Jones, you’d bet ter watch your (G)speed.

Trou ble a head,

(C)trou ble be hind,

and you know that no tion just crossed my (G)mind.

This old en gine (A7)makes it on time,

(C)leaves Cen tral Sta tion ’bout a (D)quar ter to nine.

(G)Hits Riv er Junc tion at (A7)sev en teen to; at a (C)quar ter to (B7)ten, you know it’s (Em)trav ’ling a (D7)gain.

(Em)en gine just (D7)gleams.

(G)Driv ing that train,

(C)high on co caine.

Ca sey Jones, you’d bet ter watch your (G)speed.

Trou ble a head,

(C)trou ble be hind,

and you know that no tion just crossed my (G)mind.

(G)Driv ing that train,

(C)high on co caine.

Ca sey Jones, you’d bet ter watch your (G)speed.

Trou ble a head,

(C)trou ble be hind,

and you know that no tion just crossed my (G)mind.

just crossed my mind.

(E7)And you know that (A7)no tion (D7)just crossed my (G)mind.

Casey Jones by Grateful Dead

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Casey Jones”

What key is "Casey Jones" in?
"Casey Jones" by Grateful Dead is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Casey Jones" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Casey Jones" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Casey Jones" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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