Other arrangements of Casey Jones
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Casey Jones" by Grateful Dead: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Casey Jones" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Casey Jones" by Grateful Dead. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Casey Jones" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Casey Jones" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.