City Of New Orleans

by Arlo Guthrie
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"City Of New Orleans" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “City Of New Orleans

Where are the chord symbols for "City Of New Orleans" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "City Of New Orleans" is in G.
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.
Does "City Of New Orleans" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "City Of New Orleans" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "City Of New Orleans"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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