Chattanooga Choo Choo

by Floyd Cramer
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Lyrics

(C)Par don me, boy, is that the Chat ta noo ga Choo Choo,

track twen ty nine?

Boy, can you gim me a shine?

(C)I can af ford to board a Chat ta noo ga Choo Choo.

I’ve got my fare

and just a tri fle to spare.

You leave the Penn syl van ia (C7)sta tion ’bout a (F)quar ter to four, read a mag a (C7)zine and then you’re (F)in Bal ti more.

Din ner in the (Bdim7)din er, noth ing could be (D7)fin er than to have your ham ’n eggs in Car ol i (C9)na.

When you hear the (C7)whis tle blow in’ (F)eight to the bar, then you know that (C7)Ten nes see is (F)not ver y far.

Shov el all the (Bdim7)coal in, got ta keep it (D7)roll in’, (G)woo, woo, Chat ta noo ga (G)there (C7)you (F)are.

(C)There’s gon na be a cer tain par ty at the sta tion;

sat in and lace,

I used to call “fun ny face.”

(C)She’s gon na cry un til I tell her (C7)that I’ll (F)nev er roam.

So (C)Chat ta noo ga (Am7)Choo Choo, (F#dim7)won’t you (G6)choo choo me home?

(C)Chat ta noo ga (Am7)Choo Choo, (Ab7)won’t you (C)choo choo me (C)home?

Chattanooga Choo Choo by Floyd Cramer

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 180 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Chattanooga Choo Choo

What key is "Chattanooga Choo Choo" in?
"Chattanooga Choo Choo" by Floyd Cramer is in the key of C with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Chattanooga Choo Choo" 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 "Chattanooga Choo Choo" 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 "Chattanooga Choo Choo" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Floyd Cramer can I play here?
Try "Last Date". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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