Lyrics
Freight train, freight train (A)run y so fast,
freight train, freight train (D)run so fast.
(F#7)Please don’t tell what my (G)train
I’m on, and they won’t (D)know what I’ve (G)route (A7)I’ve (D)gone.
When I’m dead and (A)in y my grave,
no more good times (D)here I’ll crave.
(F#7)Place the stones at old (G)head
and feet, and tell them (D)all that I’ve (G)gone (A7)to (D)sleep.
(D)by.
Freight Train by Elizabeth Cotten
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Freight Train”
- What key is "Freight Train" in?
- "Freight Train" by Elizabeth Cotten is in the key of D with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Freight Train" 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 "Freight Train" 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 "Freight Train" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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