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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Freight Train" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 144 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Freight Train”
- Why does "Freight Train" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Freight Train".
- What key is "Freight Train" by Elizabeth Cotten played in?
- Freight Train is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Freight Train"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Freight Train" 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 "Freight Train"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Freight Train"?
- "Freight Train" was originally performed by Elizabeth Cotten. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- Is this real sheet music for "Freight Train"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Freight Train".
- Can I see all the notes in "Freight Train"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 144 BPM.