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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Freight Train" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Freight Train" 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. "Freight Train" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Freight Train" 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. "Freight Train" is in the key of D at 144 BPM.
- What chords are in "Freight Train"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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