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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Locomotive Breath" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 90 BPM.
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About “Locomotive Breath”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Locomotive Breath" 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. "Locomotive Breath" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "Locomotive Breath" 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. "Locomotive Breath" is in the key of E at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Locomotive Breath"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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