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Got my (G)work clothes on full (D)of sweat and dirt.
All this ho ly dust up on my face and shirt.
Head ing up town now just (D)as the shifts are chang ing,
to (G)Grand
Cen tral Sta tion.
I got my (G)lunch box, got my hard hat in my hand.
I ain’t no (G)he ro, mis ter, just a work ing man.
And all these (G)voic es keep on (D)ask ing me here to take them
to (G)Grand
Cen tral Sta tion,
(G)Grand
Cen tral Sta
(D)tion.
I want to (G)stand be neath the clock just one more (D)time.
Want to (G)wait up on the plat form for the Hud son Line.
I guess you’re (G)nev er real ly all a lone or too far from the pull of home, and the (G)stars up (D)on that paint ed (D)dome
still shine.
(D)tion.
And now Her cu les is star ing down at me.
(G)Next to him’s Mi ner va and (D)Mer cu ry.
Well, I (G)nod to them and start my crawl,
fli ers cov ’ring ev ’ry wall, (G)fac es (D)of the (Em7)miss ing (D)all
I see.
To mor row (G)I’ll be back there (D)work ing on the pile,
go ing in and com ing (D)out sin gle file.
Be fore my (G)job is done, there’s (D)one more trip I’m mak ing:
to (G)Grand
Cen tral Sta tion,
(G)Grand
Cen tral Sta
(Bm)tion,
(G)Grand
Cen tral Sta
(Bm)tion,
(G)Grand
Cen tral Sta
(D)tion.
Grand Central Station — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Grand Central Station" 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 D, 120 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 “Grand Central Station”
- Can I play "Grand Central Station" 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 "Grand Central Station" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Grand Central Station" by Mary Chapin Carpenter played in?
- Grand Central Station 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 "Grand Central Station"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Grand Central Station" 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 "Grand Central Station"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Grand Central Station"?
- "Grand Central Station" was originally performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Grand Central Station"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bm, D, Em7, F#m, F#m7, G.
- What other songs by Mary Chapin Carpenter can I play here?
- Try "WHERE TIME STANDS STILL", "SHUT UP AND KISS ME", "CLOSER AND CLOSER APART". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Grand Central Station"?
- 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. "Grand Central Station" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Grand Central Station"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Grand Central Station" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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