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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Chattanooga Choo Choo" 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, 180 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Chattanooga Choo Choo

Can I play "Chattanooga Choo Choo" 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 "Chattanooga Choo Choo" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Chattanooga Choo Choo" by Floyd Cramer played in?
Chattanooga Choo Choo 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 "Chattanooga Choo Choo"?
The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Chattanooga Choo Choo" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Chattanooga Choo Choo"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Chattanooga Choo Choo"?
"Chattanooga Choo Choo" was originally performed by Floyd Cramer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Floyd Cramer can I play here?
Try "Last Date". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Chattanooga Choo Choo"?
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. "Chattanooga Choo Choo" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Chattanooga Choo Choo"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Chattanooga Choo Choo" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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