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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Casey Jones" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Casey Jones"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Casey Jones". Key of C, 96 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.