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He In the shuf fl ing (D)mad ing ness
(Em)of the lo co mo tive breath
His runs the all time los er
head bed long to his death.
Oh, he (Em)feels the pis ton scrap ing, dor
steam (Em)break ing on his (D)brow.
I Old (G)Char lie stole the han dle,
and the (B)train, it won’t stop go ing, no way to (D)slow (Em)down.
(G)Oh,
(Em)oh.
He sees his chil fl dren (D)jump ing off
(Em)catch at sta tions one by one.
His wom an and his best friend
in got and hav ing fun.
Oh, he’s (Em)crawl ing down the cor ri dor
steam (Em)on his hands and (D)knees.
I Old (G)Char lie stole the han dle,
and the (B)train, it won’t stop go ing, no way to (D)slow (Em)down.
(G)Oh,
(Em)oh.
No way (G)to (D)slow (Em)down.
No way (G)to (D)slow (Em)down.
No way (G)to (D)slow (Em)down.
Locomotive Breath — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Locomotive Breath" 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 E, 90 BPM.
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About “Locomotive Breath”
- Why does "Locomotive Breath" 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 "Locomotive Breath".
- What key is "Locomotive Breath" by Jethro Tull played in?
- Locomotive Breath is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Locomotive Breath"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Locomotive Breath" 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 "Locomotive Breath"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Locomotive Breath"?
- "Locomotive Breath" was originally performed by Jethro Tull. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Locomotive Breath"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B, D, Em, G.
- What other songs by Jethro Tull can I play here?
- Try "THICK AS A BRICK", "AQUALUNG", "Another Christmas Song". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Locomotive Breath"?
- 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 "Locomotive Breath".
- Can I see all the notes in "Locomotive Breath"?
- 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 E at 90 BPM.
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