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Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Grand Central Station" by Mary Chapin Carpenter in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Grand Central Station" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Grand Central Station" with hands-separate practice in D at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Grand Central Station"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Grand Central Station" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Grand Central Station"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Grand Central Station" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
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