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Rid in’ on the (D)Cit y of New Or leans,
(Em)Il li nois Cen tral (C)Mon day morn in’ rail.
Fif teen cars and fif teen rest less rid ers,
three con (Em)duc tors
and (D)twen ty five sacks of mail;
All a (Em)long the south bound Od y ssey,
the (Bm)train pulls out of Kan ka kee
and (D)rolls a long the hous es, farms and (A)fields.
(Em)Pass in’ towns that have no name and (Bm)freight yards full of old black men, and the (D)grave yards of the (D7)rust ed au to mo biles.
(C)Good morn
A A (D7)mer i ca, how are you?
Say (Em)don’t you know me, (C)I’m your na tive (G)son.
(D7)I’m
(D9)the (G)train they call the (D)Cit y of New (Em)Or leans.
I’ll be (Bb)gone five (C)hun dred (D)miles when the (D9)day is done.
Deal in’ Rid in’ on the (D)Cit y of New Or leans,
(Em)Il li nois Cen tral (C)Mon day morn in’ rail.
Fif teen cars and fif teen rest less rid ers,
three con (Em)duc tors
and (D)twen ty five sacks of mail;
All a (Em)long the south bound Od y ssey, the (Bm)train pulls out of Kan ka kee and (D)rolls a long the hous es, farms and (A)fields.
(Em)Pass in’ towns that have no name and (Bm)freight yards full of old black men, and the (D)grave yards of the (D7)rust ed au to mo biles.
(C)Good morn
A A (D7)mer i ca, how are you?
Said (Em)don’t you know me, (C)I’m your na tive (G)son.
(D7)I’m
(D9)the (G)train they call the (D)Cit y of New (Em)Or leans.
I’ll be (Bb)gone five (C)hun dred (D)miles when the (D9)day is done.
Deal in’ (G)done.
I’ll be (Bb)gone five (C)hun dred (D)miles when the (D9)day is (G)done.
City Of New Orleans — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "City Of New Orleans" 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 G, 100 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 “City Of New Orleans”
- Can I play "City Of New Orleans" 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 "City Of New Orleans" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "City Of New Orleans" by Arlo Guthrie played in?
- City Of New Orleans is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "City Of New Orleans"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "City Of New Orleans" 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 "City Of New Orleans"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "City Of New Orleans"?
- "City Of New Orleans" was originally performed by Arlo Guthrie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "City Of New Orleans"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Am, Bb, Bm, C, D, D7, +4 more.
- Can a complete beginner play "City Of New Orleans"?
- 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. "City Of New Orleans" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "City Of New Orleans"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "City Of New Orleans" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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