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(C)Driv ing that train,
(F)high on co caine,
(F)Ca sey Jones, you’d bet (Fsus)ter (F)watch (Fmaj7)your (C)speed.
Trou ble a head,
(F)trou ble be hind,
(F)and you know that no (Fsus)tion (F)just crossed my (C)mind.
This old a head, en is gine trou (D)makes it on time, Got (F)leaves Cen tral Sta tion ’bout a (G)quar ter to nine.
(C)Hits Riv er Junc tion at (D)sev en teen to; at a quar ter to ten, you know it’s (Am)trav ’lin a (G7)gain.
(C)Driv ing that train,
(F)high on co caine,
(F)Ca sey Jones, you’d bet (Fsus)ter (F)watch (Fmaj7)your (C)speed.
Trou ble a head,
(F)trou ble be hind,
(F)and you know that no (Fsus)tion (F)just crossed my (C)mind.
Trou ble with you en is the trou (D)la dy in red, Got (F)take my ad vice, but you’d be (G)bet ter off dead.
(C)Switch man’s the sleep ing, Train (D)Hun dred and Two The is fire the wrong screams you and the (Am)head ed for (G7)you.
(Am)en gine just (G7)gleams.
(C)Driv ing that train,
high on co caine,
Ca sey Jones, you’d bet ter (F)watch your (C)speed.
Trou ble a head,
trou ble be hind,
and you know that no tion (F)just crossed my (C)mind.
(C)Driv ing that train,
high on co caine,
Ca sey Jones, you’d bet ter (F)watch your (C)speed.
Trou ble a head,
trou ble be hind,
and you know that no tion (F)just crossed my (C)mind.
(F)just crossed my mind.
(A7)And you know that (D7)no tion (G7)just crossed my (C)mind.
Casey Jones — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Casey Jones" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 96 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Casey Jones”
- Can I play "Casey Jones" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Casey Jones" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Casey Jones" by Grateful Dead played in?
- Casey Jones is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Casey Jones"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Casey Jones" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Casey Jones"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Casey Jones"?
- "Casey Jones" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Casey Jones"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A7, Am, Bb, C, Csus2, D, D7, E7, +5 more.
- What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
- Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Casey Jones"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Casey Jones" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Casey Jones"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Casey Jones" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.