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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Grand Central Station" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 120 BPM.
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About “Grand Central Station”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Grand Central Station" 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. "Grand Central Station" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Grand Central Station" 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. "Grand Central Station" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Grand Central Station"?
- 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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